For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 450 students in Mc Cook, NE.
The top ranked public high school in Mc Cook, NE is Mc Cook Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mc Cook, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Mc Cook have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Mc Cook, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mc Cook Senior High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mc Cook, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mc Cook Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 W 7th St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5422
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5422
Gr: 9-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Mc Cook, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Center For Spec Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
N Hwy 83
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-2072
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-2072
Gr: PK-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
38397 Road 721
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5679
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5679
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
500 E 5th St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5624
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5624
Gr: PK-6 | 160 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Po Box 80
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-4419
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-4419
Gr: PK-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Mc Cook Alternative Education (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
404 West 7th Street
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5631
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5631
Gr: 7-12
300 W 4th St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-4106
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-4106
Gr: K-6 | 98 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mc Cook, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Mc Cook, NE include Mc Cook Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mc Cook?
2 public high schools are located in Mc Cook.
What is the racial composition of students in Mc Cook?
Mc Cook public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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