For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 771 students in York County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in York County, NE are Heartland Community High School, York High School and Mccool Junction Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
York County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in York County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public high schools.
York County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is York 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 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 York County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heartland Community High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 Front St
Henderson, NE 68371
(402) 723-4434
Henderson, NE 68371
(402) 723-4434
Grades: 7-12
| 152 students
Rank: #22.
York High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1005 Duke Dr
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
Grades: 9-12
| 492 students
Rank: #33.
Mccool Junction Jr-sr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
209 South Gragan Ave
Mc Cool Junction, NE 68401
(402) 724-2231
Mc Cool Junction, NE 68401
(402) 724-2231
Grades: 7-12
| 127 students
York County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hwy 81 Box 135
Benedict, NE 68316
(402) 732-6677
Benedict, NE 68316
(402) 732-6677
Grades: 4-8
| 121 students
Epworth Village Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1822 Iowa Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-3625
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-3625
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1501 Front St Po Box 626
Bradshaw, NE 68319
(402) 736-4353
Bradshaw, NE 68319
(402) 736-4353
Grades: 7-8
| 54 students
1501 Front St Po Box 626
Henderson, NE 68371
(402) 723-4434
Henderson, NE 68371
(402) 723-4434
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
206 E Jackson Box 98
Bradshaw, NE 68319
(402) 736-4353
Bradshaw, NE 68319
(402) 736-4353
Grades: 7-8
| 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in York County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in York County, NE include Heartland Community High School, York High School and Mccool Junction Jr-sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in York County?
3 public high schools are located in York County.
What is the racial composition of students in York County?
York County 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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