For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 109 students in 68970, NE.
The top ranked public high school in 68970, NE is Red Cloud High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 68970 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 68970, NE have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 68970 have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Red Cloud High School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68970, NE Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Cloud High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
121 W 7th Ave
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-2818
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-2818
Gr: 7-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
68970, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
334 North Cherry St
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-2301
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-2301
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 68970, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in 68970, NE include Red Cloud High School.
How many public high schools are located in 68970?
1 public high schools are located in 68970.
What is the racial composition of students in 68970?
68970 public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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