For the 2026 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 73% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Butler County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nebraska public high schools.
Butler County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is David City Secondary School, with ≥90% 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 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Butler County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
David City Secondary School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
High School At Brainard
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
212 S Madison
Brainard, NE 68626
(402) 545-2081
Brainard, NE 68626
(402) 545-2081
Gr: 7-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 37% (majority Hispanic).
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