Best Dawson County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,750 students in Dawson County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Dawson County, NE are Gothenburg Secondary School, Overton High School and Junior-senior High At Sumner. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dawson County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Dawson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Dawson County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cozad 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 53% 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 Dawson County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gothenburg Secondary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1322 Avenue I
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3651
Gr: 7-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Overton High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 7th St
Overton, NE 68863
(308) 987-2424
Gr: 7-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Junior-senior High At Sumner
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
205 E 5th Ave
Sumner, NE 68878
(308) 752-2925
Gr: 7-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Cozad High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1710 Meridian Ave
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-2744
Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Lexington High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Minuteman Drive
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-4691
Gr: 9-12 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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Dawson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
77050 Hwy 47
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3155
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
808 Ave D
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-2154
Gr: K-6 | 143 students Minority enrollment: 22%
1910 Meridian Ave
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-2745
76398 Road 421
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-3573
Gr: PK-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
75885 Road 428
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 324-2829
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
75598 Rd 439 Po Box 755
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-2745
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
75905 Road 431
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3615
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
700 N Washington Rm 201
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 784-3573
Gr: K-8 | 5 students
75795 Hwy 21
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-2741
Gr: PK-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
77131 Road 431
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3604
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
76955 Road 417
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3161
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
123 Caribou St Box 128
Farnam, NE 69029
(308) 569-2331
Gr: 6-8 | 75 students
75710 Road 436
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-3626
Gr: PK-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
1609 N Erie
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-8811
Gr: PK | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Hc 79 Box 75
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-2717
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
103 East 10th St
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-7360
Gr: 9-12
75598 Rd 439
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-2745
Gr: PK-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Dawson County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Dawson County, NE include Gothenburg Secondary School, Overton High School and Junior-senior High At Sumner.
How many public high schools are located in Dawson County?
5 public high schools are located in Dawson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson County?
Dawson County public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Dawson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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