For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,376 students in Dakota County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Dakota County, NE are Emerson-hubbard High School, Homer High School and South Sioux High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dakota County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Dakota County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Dakota County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Sioux High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Dakota County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emerson-hubbard High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1503 Dakota St
Emerson, NE 68733
(402) 695-2636
Emerson, NE 68733
(402) 695-2636
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Rank: #22.
Homer High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
212 S 3rd
Homer, NE 68030
(402) 698-2377
Homer, NE 68030
(402) 698-2377
Grades: 7-12
| 186 students
Rank: #33.
South Sioux High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 G St
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-2433
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-2433
Grades: 9-12
| 1,135 students
Dakota County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Futures Dr
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-4185
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-4185
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Gateway To Learning (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1000 West 29th St
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-0121
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-0121
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
223 N John St Po Box 67
Jackson, NE 68743
(402) 632-4276
Jackson, NE 68743
(402) 632-4276
Grades: PK-8
| 57 students
1410 Pine
Dakota City, NE 68731
(402) 494-1727
Dakota City, NE 68731
(402) 494-1727
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dakota County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Dakota County, NE include Emerson-hubbard High School, Homer High School and South Sioux High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dakota County, NE?
3 public high schools are located in Dakota County, NE.
What is the racial composition of students in Dakota County, NE?
Dakota County, NE public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
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