For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 455 students in Butler County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Butler County, NE are David City Secondary School and High School At Brainard. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butler County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Butler County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public high schools.
Butler County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is David City Secondary School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Butler County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
David City Secondary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
750 D St
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3187
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3187
Grades: 7-12
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
High School At Brainard
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
212 S Madison
Brainard, NE 68626
(402) 545-2081
Brainard, NE 68626
(402) 545-2081
Grades: 7-12
| 139 students
Butler County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 Ash Box 184
Abie, NE 68001
(402) 543-2347
Abie, NE 68001
(402) 543-2347
Grades: PK-8
| 11 students
96 Elm St Po Box 75
Bruno, NE 68014
(402) 543-2302
Bruno, NE 68014
(402) 543-2302
Grades: PK-8
| 2 students
341 Beech St Box 100
Linwood, NE 68036
(402) 666-5617
Linwood, NE 68036
(402) 666-5617
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
400 East Spruce
Rising City, NE 68658
(402) 542-2216
Rising City, NE 68658
(402) 542-2216
Grades: PK-6
| 32 students
400 East Spruce
Rising City, NE 68658
(402) 542-2216
Rising City, NE 68658
(402) 542-2216
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
4411 O Road
Bellwood, NE 68624
(402) 539-2195
Bellwood, NE 68624
(402) 539-2195
Grades: PK-8
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Butler County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Butler County, NE include David City Secondary School and High School At Brainard.
How many public high schools are located in Butler County?
2 public high schools are located in Butler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Butler County?
Butler County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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