For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,693 students in Buffalo County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Buffalo County, NE are Ravenna Senior High School, Amherst High School and Shelton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buffalo 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 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Buffalo County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Buffalo County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kearney High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Buffalo County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ravenna Senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41750 Carthage Rd
Ravenna, NE 68869
(308) 452-3249
Ravenna, NE 68869
(308) 452-3249
Gr: 7-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Amherst High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 N Sycamore
Amherst, NE 68812
(308) 826-3131
Amherst, NE 68812
(308) 826-3131
Gr: 7-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Shelton High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 9th St
Shelton, NE 68876
(308) 647-5459
Shelton, NE 68876
(308) 647-5459
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Elm Creek High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
230 East Calkins Avenue
Elm Creek, NE 68836
(308) 856-4300
Elm Creek, NE 68836
(308) 856-4300
Gr: 7-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Pleasanton High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
303 Church St
Pleasanton, NE 68866
(308) 388-2041
Pleasanton, NE 68866
(308) 388-2041
Gr: 7-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Kearney High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2702 West 11th Street
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8060
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8060
Gr: 9-12 | 1,654 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
West Kearney High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2802 30th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 338-2011
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 338-2011
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Gibbon High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Court Street
Gibbon, NE 68840
(308) 468-5721
Gibbon, NE 68840
(308) 468-5721
Gr: 7-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Hanny Arram Center
Alternative School
3907 6th Avenue
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-6900
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-6900
Gr: 5-12
Buffalo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7700 E 78th St
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 237-5664
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 237-5664
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
26520 Pawnee Rd
Ravenna, NE 68869
(308) 467-2339
Ravenna, NE 68869
(308) 467-2339
Gr: PK-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
74204 L Road
Elm Creek, NE 68836
(308) 995-4771
Elm Creek, NE 68836
(308) 995-4771
Gr: PK-6 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Kearney Student Services (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
910 East 34th St
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8233
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8233
Gr: PK
561 Webb St
Odessa, NE 68861
(308) 237-5415
Odessa, NE 68861
(308) 237-5415
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
29050 145th Road
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-1618
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-1618
Gr: PK-6 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
123 1st Street Box 9
Riverdale, NE 68870
(308) 893-2481
Riverdale, NE 68870
(308) 893-2481
Gr: PK-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
123 1st St
Riverdale, NE 68870
(308) 893-2481
Riverdale, NE 68870
(308) 893-2481
Gr: PK-5 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
2430 Cherry Ave
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-9486
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-9486
Gr: PK-5 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Buffalo County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Buffalo County, NE include Ravenna Senior High School, Amherst High School and Shelton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Buffalo County?
9 public high schools are located in Buffalo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo County?
Buffalo County public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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