For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 288 students in Chase County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Chase County, NE are Chase County High School and Wauneta-palisade High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chase 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 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Chase County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public high schools.
Chase County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chase County High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Chase County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chase County High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
520 E 9th St
Imperial, NE 69033
(308) 882-4304
Imperial, NE 69033
(308) 882-4304
Grades: 9-12
| 219 students
Rank: #22.
Wauneta-palisade High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
214 W Wichita
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5650
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5650
Grades: 9-12
| 69 students
Chase County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
265 Broadway Box 2
Champion, NE 69023
(308) 882-5789
Champion, NE 69023
(308) 882-5789
Grades: PK-8
| 14 students
120 Washika St
Champion, NE 69023
(308) 882-2111
Champion, NE 69023
(308) 882-2111
Grades: PK-8
| 8 students
214 W Wichita Box 368
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5700
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5700
Grades: K-6
| 52 students
214 West Wichita
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5700
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5700
Grades: PK-2
| 45 students
Wellington School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
1000 Wellington
Imperial, NE 69033
(308) 882-5211
Imperial, NE 69033
(308) 882-5211
Grades: PK-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Chase County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Chase County, NE include Chase County High School and Wauneta-palisade High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chase County?
2 public high schools are located in Chase County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chase County?
Chase County public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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