Best Howard County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 377 students in Howard County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Howard County, NE are St Paul Jr/sr High School and Elba Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Howard County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Howard County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is equal to the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is St Paul Jr/sr 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 7% 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 Howard County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St Paul Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1305 Howard Ave
Saint Paul, NE 68873
(308) 754-4433
Grades: 7-12
| 323 students
Rank: #22.
Elba Secondary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
711 Caroline St
Elba, NE 68835
(308) 863-2228
Grades: 7-12
| 54 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Howard County, NE

Howard County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Ramsey St
Farwell, NE 68838
(308) 336-3286
Grades: PK-6
| 12 students
400 Ramsey St Po Box 49
Farwell, NE 68838
(308) 336-3286
Grades: PK-8
| 22 students
1305 Howard Ave
Saint Paul, NE 68873
(308) 754-4433
Grades: 9-12
| 182 students
1305 Howard Ave
Saint Paul, NE 68873
(308) 754-4433
Grades: 7-8
| 105 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Howard County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Howard County, NE include St Paul Jr/sr High School and Elba Secondary School.
How many public high schools are located in Howard County, NE?
2 public high schools are located in Howard County, NE.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County, NE?
Howard County, NE public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

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