For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 484 students in Dixon County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Dixon County, NE are Ponca High School, Wakefield High School and Allen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dixon County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Dixon County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public high schools.
Dixon 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 Wakefield High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Dixon County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ponca High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
505 3rd St
Ponca, NE 68770
(402) 755-5701
Ponca, NE 68770
(402) 755-5701
Grades: 7-12
| 201 students
Rank: #22.
Wakefield High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
802 Highland
Wakefield, NE 68784
(402) 287-2012
Wakefield, NE 68784
(402) 287-2012
Grades: 7-12
| 212 students
Rank: #33.
Allen High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
126 E 5th
Allen, NE 68710
(402) 635-2484
Allen, NE 68710
(402) 635-2484
Grades: 7-12
| 71 students
Dixon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
509 Annie St
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Grades: PK-2
| 17 students
509 Annie Street, Po Box 187
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
509 Annie St, Po Box 187
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Grades: 5-8
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dixon County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Dixon County, NE include Ponca High School, Wakefield High School and Allen High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dixon County, NE?
3 public high schools are located in Dixon County, NE.
What is the racial composition of students in Dixon County, NE?
Dixon County, NE public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
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