For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 blue ribbon public high schools serving 1,327 students in Nebraska.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Nebraska are Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School, Bloomfield Jr-sr 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.
Nebraska blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Nebraska blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sidney 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Nebraska (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
318 West D
Trenton, NE 69044
(308) 334-5575
Trenton, NE 69044
(308) 334-5575
Grades: 7-12
| 123 students
Rank: #22.
Bloomfield Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
311 E Benton
Bloomfield, NE 68718
(402) 373-4800
Bloomfield, NE 68718
(402) 373-4800
Grades: 7-12
| 136 students
Rank: #33.
Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School
Magnet 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
| 368 students
Rank: #44.
Sidney High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 19th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Grades: 9-12
| 349 students
Rank: #55.
Creighton Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1609 Redick Ave
Creighton, NE 68729
(402) 358-5000
Creighton, NE 68729
(402) 358-5000
Grades: 7-12
| 115 students
Rank: #66.
Falls City Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Fulton
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-2116
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-2116
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Nebraska?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Nebraska include Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School, Bloomfield Jr-sr High School and Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Nebraska?
6 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Nebraska.
What is the racial composition of students in Nebraska?
Nebraska blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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