Best Red Willow County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 571 students in Red Willow County, NE.

The top ranked public high schools in Red Willow County, NE are Mc Cook Senior High School and Southwest Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Red Willow County, NE public high schools have an score of 53% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Red Willow County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public high schools.

Red Willow County, NE public high school have a of 90%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Mc Cook Senior 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 12% 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 Red Willow County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Mc Cook Senior High School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
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Top 50%

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600 W 7th St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5422

Gr: 9-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #22.

Southwest Jr/sr High School

(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
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900 Coke St
Bartley, NE 69020
(308) 692-3223

Gr: 7-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Rank: n/an/a

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305 East 1st
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-7341

Gr: 7-12

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Red Willow County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Center For Spec Education (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

N Hwy 83
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-2072

Gr: PK-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

District 041 - Red Willow County Elementary School (Closed 2007)

38397 Road 721
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5679

Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

East Ward Elementary School (Closed 2006)

500 E 5th St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5624

Gr: PK-6 | 160 students Minority enrollment: 8%

Fitch Public School (Closed 2023)

Po Box 80
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-4419

Gr: PK-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Mc Cook Alternative Education (Closed 2024)

Alternative School

404 West 7th Street
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5631

Gr: 7-12

Reptwin Valley Elem-danbury Elementary School (Closed 2005)

101 Arragon St Box 157
Danbury, NE 69026
(308) 895-2467

Gr: PK-6 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Reptwin Valley High School-bartley (Closed 2005)

103 W Nebraska Box 187
Bartley, NE 69020
(308) 692-3223

Gr: 7-12 | 84 students Minority enrollment: 9%

Southwest Middle Sch-bartley (Closed 2010)

103 W Nebraska
Bartley, NE 69020
(308) 692-3223

Gr: 6-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

West Ward Elementary School (Closed 2004)

300 W 4th St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-4106

Gr: K-6 | 98 students Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Red Willow County, NE?

The top ranked public high schools in Red Willow County, NE include Mc Cook Senior High School and Southwest Jr/sr High School.

How many public high schools are located in Red Willow County?

3 public high schools are located in Red Willow County.

What is the racial composition of students in Red Willow County?

Red Willow County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).