For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 184 students in Deuel County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Deuel County, NE are South Platte High School and Creek Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deuel County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Deuel County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Deuel County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Platte High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Deuel County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Platte High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 Plum St
Big Springs, NE 69122
(308) 889-3622
Big Springs, NE 69122
(308) 889-3622
Gr: 7-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Creek Valley High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3rd & Washington
Chappell, NE 69129
(308) 874-3310
Chappell, NE 69129
(308) 874-3310
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Deuel County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Deuel County, NE include South Platte High School and Creek Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Deuel County?
2 public high schools are located in Deuel County.
What is the racial composition of students in Deuel County?
Deuel County public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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