For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,421 students in Washington County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, NE are Arlington High School, Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School and Blair 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 67% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), 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 93%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Blair 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Washington County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Arlington High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 N 9th
Arlington, NE 68002
(402) 478-4171
Arlington, NE 68002
(402) 478-4171
Gr: 7-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5876 County Road P43
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5591
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5591
Gr: 7-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Blair High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
440 N 10th St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-4941
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-4941
Gr: 9-12 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1326 Park St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3835
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3835
Gr: PK-2 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
2232 Washington, Po Box 288
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3135
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3135
Gr: PK-3 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
20051 County Road 25, Po Box 2
Herman, NE 68029
(402) 456-7404
Herman, NE 68029
(402) 456-7404
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
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, Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School and Blair High School.
How many public high schools are located in Washington County?
3 public high schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Washington County include: Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School vs. Blair High School, Arlington High School vs. Blair High School, Blair High School vs. Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School
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