For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,495 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lincoln, NE.
The top-ranked public high school in Downtown is Lincoln High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Lincoln, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Downtown, Lincoln, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 66%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln High School, with 78% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lincoln, NE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2229 J St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1301
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1301
Gr: 9-12 | 2,086 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lincoln, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Lincoln, NE include Lincoln High School.
How many public high schools are located in theighborhood of Downtown, Lincoln?
2 public high schools are located in theighborhood of Downtown, Lincoln.
What is the racial composition of students in theighborhood of Downtown, Lincoln?
theighborhood of Downtown, Lincoln public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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