Top 5 Best Knox County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 756 students in Knox County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Knox County, NE are Crofton High School, Bloomfield Jr-sr High School and Wausa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Knox County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crofton 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 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Best Knox County Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crofton High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
89048 N Hwy 121
Crofton, NE 68730
(402) 388-2440
Grades: 7-12
| 172 students
Rank: #22.
Bloomfield Jr-sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
311 E Benton
Bloomfield, NE 68718
(402) 373-4800
Grades: 7-12
| 128 students
Rank: #33.
Wausa High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 S Bismarck
Wausa, NE 68786
(402) 586-2255
Grades: 7-12
| 115 students
Rank: #44.
Creighton Community High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1609 Redick Ave
Creighton, NE 68729
(402) 358-5000
Grades: 7-12
| 130 students
Rank: #55.
Verdigre High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 South 3rd St
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275
Grades: 7-12
| 63 students
Rank: #66.
Niobrara Secondary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
247 N Hwy 12
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-3322
Grades: 7-12
| 84 students
Rank: #77.
Isanti High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
206 Frazier Ave East
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Knox County, NE

Knox County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
201 S 3rd St
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275
Grades: 7-8
| 14 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Knox County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Knox County, NE include Crofton High School, Bloomfield Jr-sr High School and Wausa High School.
How many public high schools are located in Knox County, NE?
7 public high schools are located in Knox County, NE.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County, NE?
Knox County, NE public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

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