For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 380 students in Keith County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Keith County, NE are Paxton High School and Ogallala High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Keith 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 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Keith County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Keith 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 Ogallala 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 17% 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 Keith County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paxton High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
308 N Elm
Paxton, NE 69155
(308) 239-4283
Paxton, NE 69155
(308) 239-4283
Grades: 7-12
| 108 students
Rank: #22.
Ogallala High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
602 East G
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4029
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4029
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
Keith County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
851 Road East 50
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4549
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4549
Grades: K-8
| 9 students
Esu 16 Preschool Handicapped (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
314 W 1st Box 915
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-8481
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-8481
Grades: PK-12
| 51 students
420 Jefferson St Box 110
Keystone, NE 69144
(308) 726-2501
Keystone, NE 69144
(308) 726-2501
Grades: PK-8
| 18 students
720 Hwy 92 West Box 25
Lemoyne, NE 69146
(308) 355-3131
Lemoyne, NE 69146
(308) 355-3131
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
205 E 6th St
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4478
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4478
Grades: 6-8
| 198 students
601 West B St
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-3921
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-3921
Grades: 1-2
| 117 students
500 West H
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-3866
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-3866
Grades: PK-K
| 89 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Keith County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Keith County, NE include Paxton High School and Ogallala High School.
How many public high schools are located in Keith County?
2 public high schools are located in Keith County.
What is the racial composition of students in Keith County?
Keith County public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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