Best Wauneta Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 79 students in Wauneta, NE.
The top-ranked public high school in Wauneta, NE is Wauneta-palisade High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wauneta, NE public high school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Wauneta have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Wauneta, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wauneta-palisade High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Wauneta, NE (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wauneta-palisade High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
214 W Wichita
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5650
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wauneta, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wauneta, NE include Wauneta-palisade High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wauneta?
1 public high schools are located in Wauneta.
What is the racial composition of students in Wauneta?
Wauneta public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

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