For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 380 students in Keith County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Keith County, NE are Paxton High School and Ogallala High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Keith County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Keith County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Keith County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ogallala High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Keith County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paxton High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
308 N Elm
Paxton, NE 69155
(308) 239-4283
Paxton, NE 69155
(308) 239-4283
Gr: 7-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Ogallala High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
602 East G
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4029
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4029
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Keith County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
851 Road East 50
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4549
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4549
Gr: K-8 | 9 students
Esu 16 Preschool Handicapped (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
314 W 1st Box 915
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-8481
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-8481
Gr: PK-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
420 Jefferson St Box 110
Keystone, NE 69144
(308) 726-2501
Keystone, NE 69144
(308) 726-2501
Gr: PK-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
720 Hwy 92 West Box 25
Lemoyne, NE 69146
(308) 355-3131
Lemoyne, NE 69146
(308) 355-3131
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 11%
801 East O Street
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4060
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4060
Gr: 6-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
601 West B St
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-3921
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-3921
Gr: 1-2 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
500 West H
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-3866
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-3866
Gr: PK-K | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Keith County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Keith County, NE include Paxton High School and Ogallala High School.
How many public high schools are located in Keith County?
2 public high schools are located in Keith County.
What is the racial composition of students in Keith County?
Keith County public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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