For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 352 students in Boone County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Boone County, NE are Boone Central High School, Riverside High School and St. Edward High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public high schools.
Boone County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Boone Central High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Boone County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boone Central High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 S 6th St
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2134
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2134
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Riverside High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
408 W Dayton St
Cedar Rapids, NE 68627
(308) 358-0640
Cedar Rapids, NE 68627
(308) 358-0640
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
St. Edward High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Clark St
Saint Edward, NE 68660
(402) 678-2282
Saint Edward, NE 68660
(402) 678-2282
Gr: 7-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Boone County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Boone County, NE include Boone Central High School, Riverside High School and St. Edward High School.
How many public high schools are located in Boone County?
3 public high schools are located in Boone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?
Boone County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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