For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 191 students in Pender, NE.
The top-ranked public high school in Pender, NE is Pender High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pender, NE public high school have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Pender have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Nebraska public high schools.
Pender, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pender High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pender, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pender High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
609 Whitney St
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-3244
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-3244
Gr: 7-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pender, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pender, NE include Pender High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pender?
1 public high schools are located in Pender.
What is the racial composition of students in Pender?
Pender public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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