For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,730 students in Kearney, NE. The top-ranked public high schools in Kearney, NE are Kearney High School and West Kearney High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kearney, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Kearney have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Kearney, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kearney High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Kearney, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kearney High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2702 West 11th Street
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8060
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8060
Gr: 9-12 | 1,663 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
West Kearney High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2802 30th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 338-2011
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 338-2011
Gr: 8-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Hanny Arram Center
Alternative School
3907 6th Avenue
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-6900
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-6900
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Kearney, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Kearney, NE include Kearney High School and West Kearney High School. Kearney has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Nebraska.
How many public high schools are located in Kearney?
3 public high schools are located in Kearney.
What is the racial composition of students in Kearney?
Kearney public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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