Top 3 Best Kearney Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,670 students in Kearney, NE. The top ranked public high schools in Kearney, NE are West Kearney High School, Kearney High School and Hanny Arram Center. 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 49% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Kearney have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Kearney, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kearney 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Best Kearney, NE Public High Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Kearney High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2802 30th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 338-2011
Grades: 7-12
| 35 students
Rank: #22.
Kearney High School
Math: 49% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2702 West 11th Street
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8060
Grades: 9-12
| 1,635 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hanny Arram Center
Alternative School
3907 6th Avenue
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8111
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Kearney, Nebraska

Kearney, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1404 East 39th St
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-6977
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
7700 E 78th St
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 237-5664
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
2041 East 56th St
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 236-7145
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
910 East 34th St
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8233
Grades: PK
| n/a students
29050 145th Road
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-1618
Grades: PK-6
| 16 students
2430 Cherry Ave
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-9486
Grades: PK-5
| 25 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 West Kearney High School, Kearney High School and Hanny Arram Center. Kearney has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Nebraska.
How many public high schools are located in Kearney, NE?
3 public high schools are located in Kearney, NE.
What is the racial composition of students in Kearney, NE?
Kearney, NE public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

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