Best Gothenburg Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 371 students in Gothenburg, NE.

The top ranked public high school in Gothenburg, NE is Gothenburg Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Gothenburg, NE public high school have an score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Gothenburg have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public high schools.

Gothenburg, NE public high school have a of 95%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Gothenburg Secondary School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Gothenburg, NE (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Gothenburg Secondary School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
:

Top 50%

1322 Avenue I
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3651

Gr: 7-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Gothenburg, Nebraska

Gothenburg, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

100 R Elementary School (Closed 2009)

77050 Hwy 47
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3155

Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1

District 081 - Dawson County Elementary School (Closed 2023)

76955 Road 417
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3161

Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

New Hope Public School (Closed 2007)

Hc 79 Box 75
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-2717

Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Gothenburg, NE?

The top ranked public high schools in Gothenburg, NE include Gothenburg Secondary School.

How many public high schools are located in Gothenburg?

1 public high schools are located in Gothenburg.

What is the racial composition of students in Gothenburg?

Gothenburg public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).