For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 208 students in Cherry County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cherry County, NE are Cody-kilgore High School and Valentine High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherry County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Cherry County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Cherry 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 Valentine 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 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cherry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cody-kilgore High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
360 W 4th St
Cody, NE 69211
(402) 823-4190
Cody, NE 69211
(402) 823-4190
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Valentine High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
431 N Green St
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1780
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1780
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cherry County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cherry County, NE include Cody-kilgore High School and Valentine High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cherry County?
2 public high schools are located in Cherry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherry County?
Cherry County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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