Best Knox County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 751 students in Knox County, NE.

The top ranked public high schools in Knox County, NE are Crofton High School, Verdigre High School and Bloomfield Jr-sr 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 score of 61% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public high schools.

Knox County, NE public high school have a of 81%, 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 36% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Knox County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Crofton High School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
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89048 N Hwy 121
Crofton, NE 68730
(402) 388-2440

Gr: 7-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #22.

Verdigre High School

(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
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201 South 3rd St
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275

Gr: 7-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Rank: #33.

Bloomfield Jr-sr High School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
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311 E Benton
Bloomfield, NE 68718
(402) 373-4800

Gr: 7-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Rank: #44.

Wausa High School

(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
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300 S Bismarck
Wausa, NE 68786
(402) 586-2255

Gr: 7-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Rank: #55.

Creighton Community High School

(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
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1609 Redick Ave
Creighton, NE 68729
(402) 358-5000

Gr: 7-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #66.

Isanti High School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
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206 Frazier Ave East
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741

Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Rank: #77.

Niobrara Secondary School

(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
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247 N Hwy 12
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-3322

Gr: 7-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

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Knox County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Verdigre Middle School (Closed 2023)

201 S 3rd St
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275

Gr: 7-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

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, Verdigre High School and Bloomfield Jr-sr High School.

How many public high schools are located in Knox County?

7 public high schools are located in Knox County.

What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?

Knox County 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 36% (majority Hispanic).