For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 353 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 average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency 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 Graduation Rate 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 10% 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 Gothenburg, NE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gothenburg Secondary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1322 Avenue I
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3651
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3651
Gr: 7-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Gothenburg, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
77050 Hwy 47
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3155
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3155
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
76955 Road 417
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3161
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3161
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Hc 79 Box 75
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-2717
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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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