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 57% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Mc Cook have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nebraska public high schools.
Mc Cook, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mc Cook Senior High School, with 85-89% 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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mc Cook Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 W 7th St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5422
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5422
Grades: 9-12
| 450 students
Rank: n/an/a
Step School
Alternative School
305 East 1st
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-7341
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-7341
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Mc Cook, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 6 students
38397 Road 721
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5679
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5679
Grades: PK-8
| 10 students
500 E 5th St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5624
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5624
Grades: PK-6
| 160 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
300 W 4th St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-4106
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-4106
Grades: K-6
| 98 students
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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