Top 5 Best Platte County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,705 students in Platte County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Platte County, NE are Lakeview High School, Humphrey Jr-sr High School and Columbus High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Platte County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Platte County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Platte County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is equal to the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lakeview 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Best Platte County Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeview High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3744 83rd St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8518
Grades: 9-12
| 304 students
Rank: #22.
Humphrey Jr-sr High School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
405 South 7th Street
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-1230
Grades: 7-12
| 120 students
Rank: #33.
Columbus High School
Math: 38% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3434 Discoverer Drive
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-7050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,281 students
Rank: n/an/a
Esu 7 Center
Alternative School
2563 44th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
Grades: 8-11
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Esu 7 Learning Academy
Special Education School
2567 44th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
Grades: PK-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Platte County, NE

Platte County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3020 18th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4949
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
2657 44th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
Grades: PK-12
| 7 students
350 4th St Box 98
Creston, NE 68631
(402) 285-0143
Grades: PK-8
| 19 students
510 6th St
Duncan, NE 68634
(402) 897-2525
Grades: PK-6
| 24 students
860 E 29th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4540
Grades: PK-8
| 161 students
424 Osborn Ave Box 156
Monroe, NE 68647
(402) 495-3135
Grades: PK-6
| 41 students
405 S 7th Box 278
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-1230
Grades: PK-6
| 103 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Platte County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Platte County, NE include Lakeview High School, Humphrey Jr-sr High School and Columbus High School.
How many public high schools are located in Platte County, NE?
5 public high schools are located in Platte County, NE.
What is the racial composition of students in Platte County, NE?
Platte County, NE public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

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