Top 5 Best Madison County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 1,993 students in Madison County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Madison County, NE are Newman Grove High School, Battle Creek High School and Elkhorn Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Madison County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Norfolk Senior High School, with 94% 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 Madison County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newman Grove High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
101 S 8th St
Newman Grove, NE 68758
(402) 447-6294
Grades: 7-12
| 63 students
Rank: #22.
Battle Creek High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
605 West Martin St
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3705
Grades: 7-12
| 255 students
Rank: #33.
Elkhorn Valley High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 S Madison Street
Tilden, NE 68781
(402) 368-5301
Grades: 7-12
| 197 students
Rank: #44.
Norfolk Senior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Riverside Blvd
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2529
Grades: 9-12
| 1,333 students
Rank: #55.
Madison High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S Kent
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3336
Grades: 9-12
| 145 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternatives For Success School
Alternative School
601 W Cedar Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 379-7565
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Learning Center
Special Education School
300 W Eisenhower Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3454
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Northeast Ne Juvenile Services
Alternative School
1313 1/2 N Main Street
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3955
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Madison County, NE

Madison County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
83120 Hwy 45 Box 102
Newman Grove, NE 68758
(402) 447-2208
Grades: PK-8
| 10 students
55056 845th Rd
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-7757
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Early Childhood Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
308 South Sixth St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2583
Grades: PK
| n/a students
83251 539th Ave
Meadow Grove, NE 68752
(402) 634-2369
Grades: PK-8
| 11 students
407 West Norfolk Avenue
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1147
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
83051 553 1/2 Ave
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3465
Grades: PK-8
| 38 students
600 Spruce
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2549
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1001 South Victory Rd
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2556
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
600 North 12th St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2553
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
4207 S First St Box 33 A
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-2695
Grades: PK-8
| 60 students
4207 S First St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-2695
Grades: PK-8
| 31 students
305 N 37th St
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-9075
Grades: PK-8
| 74 students
55403 837th Rd
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1518
Grades: PK-8
| 26 students
300 Eisenhower Box 1569
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3928
Grades: PK-8
| 42 students
300 Eisenhower
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3928
Grades: PK-8
| 27 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Madison County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Madison County, NE include Newman Grove High School, Battle Creek High School and Elkhorn Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Madison County, NE?
8 public high schools are located in Madison County, NE.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County, NE?
Madison 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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