For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 334 students in Sidney, NE.
The top-ranked public high school in Sidney, NE is Sidney High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sidney, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Sidney have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Sidney, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sidney High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Sidney, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sidney High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 19th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Sidney Alternative Program
Alternative School
1100 19th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-4467
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-4467
Gr: 9-12
Sidney, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2806 Road 111
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-3713
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-3713
Gr: PK-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
223 Meyer St
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-3966
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-3966
Gr: PK-6 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
1844 1st Street
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 203-1184
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 203-1184
Gr: PK | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sidney, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sidney, NE include Sidney High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sidney?
2 public high schools are located in Sidney.
What is the racial composition of students in Sidney?
Sidney public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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