For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,113 students in Gage County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Gage County, NE are Freeman High School, Diller-odell Secondary School and Beatrice High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gage County, NE 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 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Gage County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Gage County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Beatrice High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Gage County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Freeman High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
415 Eighth St
Adams, NE 68301
(402) 988-2525
Adams, NE 68301
(402) 988-2525
Grades: 7-12
| 199 students
Rank: #22.
Diller-odell Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
506 Perry St
Odell, NE 68415
(402) 766-4210
Odell, NE 68415
(402) 766-4210
Grades: 7-12
| 99 students
Rank: #33.
Beatrice High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Orange Blvd
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1515
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1515
Grades: 9-12
| 644 students
Rank: #44.
Southern Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 S 11th St
Wymore, NE 68466
(402) 645-3326
Wymore, NE 68466
(402) 645-3326
Grades: 7-12
| 171 students
Rank: n/an/a
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Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
900 West Court
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-5277
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-5277
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Gage County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 S Cedar St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1585
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1585
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Compass Learning Community (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2920 East Court Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 239-7021
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 239-7021
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gage County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Gage County, NE include Freeman High School, Diller-odell Secondary School and Beatrice High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gage County?
5 public high schools are located in Gage County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gage County?
Gage County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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