For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,401 students in Washington County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Washington County, NE are Arlington High School, Blair High School and Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public high schools.
Washington County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Arlington High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Washington County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arlington High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 N 9th
Arlington, NE 68002
(402) 478-4171
Arlington, NE 68002
(402) 478-4171
Grades: 7-12
| 341 students
Rank: #22.
Blair High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
440 N 10th St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-4941
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-4941
Grades: 9-12
| 706 students
Rank: #33.
Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5876 County Road P43
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5591
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5591
Grades: 7-12
| 354 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2232 Washington, Po Box 288
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3135
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3135
Grades: PK-3
| 81 students
20051 County Road 25, Po Box 2
Herman, NE 68029
(402) 456-7404
Herman, NE 68029
(402) 456-7404
Grades: PK-6
| 52 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Washington County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Washington County, NE include Arlington High School, Blair High School and Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Washington County, NE?
3 public high schools are located in Washington County, NE.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County, NE?
Washington County, NE public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
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