For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,884 students in Hall County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Hall County, NE are Doniphan-trumbull Secondary, Centura Secondary School and Northwest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hall County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Hall County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Hall 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 Northwest 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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hall County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Doniphan-trumbull Secondary
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
302 W Plum
Doniphan, NE 68832
(402) 845-6531
Doniphan, NE 68832
(402) 845-6531
Grades: 7-12
| 201 students
Rank: #22.
Centura Secondary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 N Hwy 11
Cairo, NE 68824
(308) 485-4258
Cairo, NE 68824
(308) 485-4258
Grades: 7-12
| 199 students
Rank: #33.
Northwest High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2710 N North Rd
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6394
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6394
Grades: 9-12
| 653 students
Rank: #44.
Wood River Rural High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13800 W Wood River Rd
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2249
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2249
Grades: 9-12
| 161 students
Rank: #55.
Grand Island Senior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2124 N Lafayette Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5950
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5950
Grades: 9-12
| 2,670 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career Pathways Institute
Alternative School
1215 Adams Street
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5601
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5601
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Indra House
Special Education School
2131 N Lafayette Street
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5635
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5635
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Success Academy
Alternative School
1912 N Lafayette Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5885
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5885
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Hall County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
206 W 3rd St Po Box 146
Alda, NE 68810
(308) 382-4052
Alda, NE 68810
(308) 382-4052
Grades: PK-6
| 39 students
1600 North Custer Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5723
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5723
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Central Ne Support Service Program (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
123 S Webb Rd
Grand Island, NE 68802
(308) 385-5900
Grand Island, NE 68802
(308) 385-5900
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Grand Island Intervention And Assessment Shelter (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3230 Wildwood Dr
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 381-4444
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 381-4444
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2726 S 130th Road
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2325
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2325
Grades: PK-6
| 17 students
2203 E Swift Rd
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 395-9109
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 395-9109
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Wyandotte Learning Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
315 Wyandotte St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5922
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5922
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hall County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Hall County, NE include Doniphan-trumbull Secondary, Centura Secondary School and Northwest High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hall County?
8 public high schools are located in Hall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hall County?
Hall County public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Hall County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hall County include: Northwest High School vs. Grand Island Senior High School, Grand Island Senior High School vs. Northwest High School, Doniphan-trumbull Secondary vs. Grand Island Senior High School
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