For the 2024 school year, there are 22 public high schools serving 15,076 students in Lancaster County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Lancaster County, NE are Malcolm Jr/sr High School, Southwest High School and Norris High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Lancaster County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Lancaster County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Norris High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lancaster County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Malcolm Jr/sr High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10002 N W 112th St
Malcolm, NE 68402
(402) 796-2151
Malcolm, NE 68402
(402) 796-2151
Grades: 7-12
| 314 students
Rank: #22.
Southwest High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7001 S 14th St
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 436-1306
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 436-1306
Grades: 9-12
| 2,199 students
Rank: #33.
Norris High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25211 S 68th St
Firth, NE 68358
(402) 791-0010
Firth, NE 68358
(402) 791-0010
Grades: 9-12
| 715 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln East High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 S 70th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1302
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1302
Grades: 9-12
| 2,251 students
Rank: #55.
University Of Nebraska High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
206 S 13th St Ste 800
Lincoln, NE 68588
(402) 472-4338
Lincoln, NE 68588
(402) 472-4338
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Rank: #66.
Waverly High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13401 Amberly Rd
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2765
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2765
Grades: 9-12
| 675 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Southeast High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2930 S 37th St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1304
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1304
Grades: 9-12
| 1,982 students
Rank: #88.
Secondary Sch At Raymond
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 W Agnew Rd
Raymond, NE 68428
(402) 785-2685
Raymond, NE 68428
(402) 785-2685
Grades: 7-12
| 341 students
Rank: #99.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2229 J St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1301
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1301
Grades: 9-12
| 2,304 students
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Northeast High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2635 N 63rd St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1303
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1303
Grades: 9-12
| 1,862 students
Rank: #1111.
North Star High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5801 N 33rd St
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1305
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1305
Grades: 9-12
| 2,242 students
Rank: n/an/a
Arts & Humanities Focus Prgm
Alternative School
643 S 25th Ste 9
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1785
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1785
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bryan Community School
Alternative School
300 South 48th Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1308
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1308
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Child Guidance School
Alternative School
904 Sumner St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 434-2670
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 434-2670
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
High School Student Support Program
Alternative School
1801 South 40th Street
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1694
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1694
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lps Career Academy
Alternative School
8800 O Street
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1316
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1316
Grades: 11-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lps Graduation Pathways Program
Alternative School
300 South 48th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1868
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1868
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Morton School
Alternative School
2311 N 60th St
Lincoln, NE 68509
(402) 471-1645
Lincoln, NE 68509
(402) 471-1645
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nebraska Youth Academy
Alternative School
2311 N 60th St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 471-1646
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 471-1646
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pathfinder Educational Prg-lancaster Co
Alternative School
1200 Radcliff St
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 441-6817
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 441-6817
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Science Focus Program
Alternative School
1222 S 27th St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 436-1780
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 436-1780
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Educational Yankee Hill Program
Special Education School
865 W Burnham
Lincoln, NE 68522
(402) 436-1927
Lincoln, NE 68522
(402) 436-1927
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Lancaster County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
40th & Holdrege Unl East
Lincoln, NE 68583
(402) 472-9855
Lincoln, NE 68583
(402) 472-9855
Grades: PK
| 18 students
1430 South St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 437-8930
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 437-8930
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
9300 Second St Rr 8
Lincoln, NE 68526
(402) 423-4538
Lincoln, NE 68526
(402) 423-4538
Grades: PK-8
| 63 students
Developmental Pre-school (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
14541 Castlewood Box 426
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2341
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2341
Grades: PK
| 15 students
Entrepreneurship Focus Program (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
285 S 68th St Pl 4th Floor
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1715
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1715
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
840 South 17th
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 436-1960
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 436-1960
Grades: PK
| 48 students
5001 Sw 56th
Lincoln, NE 68523
(402) 797-7400
Lincoln, NE 68523
(402) 797-7400
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
300 S 48th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1141
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1141
Grades: PK-6
| 247 students
5801 N 33 St
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1305
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1305
Grades: PK
| 3 students
Information Technical Focus Program (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
285 S 68th St Pl 4th Floor
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1776
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1776
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
11801 West A
Lincoln, NE 68532
(402) 475-0745
Lincoln, NE 68532
(402) 475-0745
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
5801 N 33rd St
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1305
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1305
Grades: 6-8
| 225 students
3200 W Mc Kelvie Rd
Lincoln, NE 68524
(402) 470-3151
Lincoln, NE 68524
(402) 470-3151
Grades: PK-8
| 30 students
9800 W Pella Rr2 Box 91a
Hallam, NE 68368
(402) 787-7200
Hallam, NE 68368
(402) 787-7200
Grades: PK-8
| 14 students
701 W Rokeby
Lincoln, NE 68523
(402) 423-0562
Lincoln, NE 68523
(402) 423-0562
Grades: PK-8
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lancaster County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Lancaster County, NE include Malcolm Jr/sr High School, Southwest High School and Norris High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lancaster County, NE?
22 public high schools are located in Lancaster County, NE.
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster County, NE?
Lancaster County, NE public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
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