For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,754 students in Platte County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Platte County, NE are Lakeview High School, Columbus High School and Humphrey Jr-sr 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 51% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Platte County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Platte County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Platte County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeview High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3744 83rd St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8518
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8518
Grades: 9-12
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
Columbus High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3434 Discoverer Drive
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-7050
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-7050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,295 students
Rank: #33.
Humphrey Jr-sr High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
405 South 7th Street
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-1230
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-1230
Grades: 7-12
| 133 students
Rank: n/an/a
Esu 7 Center
Alternative School
2563 44th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
Grades: 8-11
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Esu 7 Learning Academy
Alternative School
2567 44th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Platte County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3020 18th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4949
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4949
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Columbus Early Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2657 44th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
Grades: PK-12
| 7 students
350 4th St Box 98
Creston, NE 68631
(402) 285-0143
Creston, NE 68631
(402) 285-0143
Grades: PK-8
| 19 students
510 6th St
Duncan, NE 68634
(402) 897-2525
Duncan, NE 68634
(402) 897-2525
Grades: PK-6
| 24 students
860 E 29th St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4540
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-4540
Grades: PK-8
| 161 students
424 Osborn Ave Box 156
Monroe, NE 68647
(402) 495-3135
Monroe, NE 68647
(402) 495-3135
Grades: PK-6
| 41 students
405 S 7th Box 278
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-1230
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, Columbus High School and Humphrey Jr-sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Platte County?
5 public high schools are located in Platte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Platte County?
Platte County public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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