For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,004 students in Colfax County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Colfax County, NE are Leigh High School, Howells Senior High School and Clarkson Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colfax County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Colfax County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Colfax 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 Schuyler Central High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Colfax County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leigh High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
222 W 4th St
Leigh, NE 68643
(402) 487-2228
Leigh, NE 68643
(402) 487-2228
Gr: 7-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Howells Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
417 Center Street
Howells, NE 68641
(402) 986-1621
Howells, NE 68641
(402) 986-1621
Gr: 7-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Clarkson Jr-sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
649 Cherry St
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 892-3454
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 892-3454
Gr: 7-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Schuyler Central High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 Adam St
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-2421
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-2421
Gr: 9-12 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Colfax County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
454 Road N
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 487-2460
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 487-2460
Gr: PK-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
001098 Road J
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-37
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-37
Gr: PK-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Colfax County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Colfax County, NE include Leigh High School, Howells Senior High School and Clarkson Jr-sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Colfax County?
4 public high schools are located in Colfax County.
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax County?
Colfax County public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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