For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 364 students in Dawes County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Dawes County, NE are Chadron Senior High School, Pine Ridge Job Corps and Crawford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dawes 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 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Dawes County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nebraska public high schools.
Dawes County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chadron Senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Dawes County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chadron Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Cedar
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0707
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0707
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
Rank: #22.
Pine Ridge Job Corps
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15710 Hwy 385
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-8650
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-8650
Grades: 10-12
| 36 students
Rank: #33.
Crawford High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
908 5th St
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-1531
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-1531
Grades: 7-12
| 75 students
Dawes County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
60 Alpha Rd
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-3824
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-3824
Grades: PK-8
| 29 students
651 Corkscrew Rd
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-1862
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-1862
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
360 W Belmont Rd
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-2278
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-2278
Grades: PK-8
| 3 students
91 Prairie Home Rd
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-5243
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-5243
Grades: PK-8
| 40 students
91 Prairie Home Rd
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-5243
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-5243
Grades: PK-8
| 43 students
1220 Table Center Rd
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-4314
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-4314
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
5240 Hwy 20
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-3717
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-3717
Grades: PK-8
| 23 students
1950 Cottonwood Rd
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-2337
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-2337
Grades: PK-8
| 12 students
310 Elkhorn
Whitney, NE 69367
(308) 667-1734
Whitney, NE 69367
(308) 667-1734
Grades: PK-8
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dawes County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Dawes County, NE include Chadron Senior High School, Pine Ridge Job Corps and Crawford High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dawes County?
3 public high schools are located in Dawes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dawes County?
Dawes County public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Dawes County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Dawes County include: Chadron Senior High School vs. Crawford High School
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