For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 547 students in Burt County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Burt County, NE are Oakland Craig Junior-senior High School, Northeast Secondary School and High School At Tekamah. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burt County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Burt County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Burt County, 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 High School At Tekamah, with ≥90% 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 and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Burt County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakland Craig Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
309 N Davis
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5661
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5661
Grades: 7-12
| 193 students
Rank: #22.
Northeast Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 S 5th St
Lyons, NE 68038
(402) 687-2349
Lyons, NE 68038
(402) 687-2349
Grades: 7-12
| 124 students
Rank: #33.
High School At Tekamah
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 N 13th St
Tekamah, NE 68061
(402) 374-2156
Tekamah, NE 68061
(402) 374-2156
Grades: 7-12
| 230 students
Burt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2076 Old Hwy 118
Decatur, NE 68020
(402) 349-5284
Decatur, NE 68020
(402) 349-5284
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
923 S Broadway Po Box 157
Decatur, NE 68020
(402) 349-5382
Decatur, NE 68020
(402) 349-5382
Grades: PK-6
| 11 students
309 N Davis
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5661
Oakland, NE 68045
(402) 685-5661
Grades: 7-8
| 69 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Burt County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Burt County, NE include Oakland Craig Junior-senior High School, Northeast Secondary School and High School At Tekamah.
How many public high schools are located in Burt County?
3 public high schools are located in Burt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Burt County?
Burt County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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