For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,037 students in Madison County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Madison County, NE are Newman Grove High School, Norfolk Senior High School and Battle Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Madison 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 Battle Creek 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 33% 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 Madison County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newman Grove High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 S 8th St
Newman Grove, NE 68758
(402) 447-6294
Newman Grove, NE 68758
(402) 447-6294
Grades: 7-12
| 70 students
Rank: #22.
Norfolk Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 Riverside Blvd
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2529
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2529
Grades: 9-12
| 1,346 students
Rank: #33.
Battle Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
605 West Martin St
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3705
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3705
Grades: 7-12
| 273 students
Rank: #44.
Elkhorn Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 S Madison Street
Tilden, NE 68781
(402) 368-5301
Tilden, NE 68781
(402) 368-5301
Grades: 7-12
| 188 students
Rank: #55.
Madison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Kent
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3336
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3336
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternatives For Success School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
601 W Cedar Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 379-7565
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 379-7565
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
300 W Eisenhower Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3454
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3454
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Northeast Ne Juvenile Services
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1313 1/2 N Main Street
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3955
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3955
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Madison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
83120 Hwy 45 Box 102
Newman Grove, NE 68758
(402) 447-2208
Newman Grove, NE 68758
(402) 447-2208
Grades: PK-8
| 10 students
55056 845th Rd
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-7757
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-7757
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Early Childhood Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
308 South Sixth St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2583
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2583
Grades: PK
| n/a students
83251 539th Ave
Meadow Grove, NE 68752
(402) 634-2369
Meadow Grove, NE 68752
(402) 634-2369
Grades: PK-8
| 11 students
Envisions Level Iii School Prg (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
407 West Norfolk Avenue
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1147
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1147
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
83051 553 1/2 Ave
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3465
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3465
Grades: PK-8
| 38 students
Norfolk Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
600 Spruce
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2549
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2549
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1001 South Victory Rd
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2556
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2556
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
600 North 12th St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2553
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2553
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
4207 S First St Box 33 A
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-2695
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-2695
Grades: PK-8
| 60 students
305 N 37th St
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-9075
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-9075
Grades: PK-8
| 74 students
55403 837th Rd
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1518
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1518
Grades: PK-8
| 26 students
300 Eisenhower Box 1569
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3928
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3928
Grades: PK-8
| 42 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Madison County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Madison County, NE include Newman Grove High School, Norfolk Senior High School and Battle Creek High School.
How many public high schools are located in Madison County?
8 public high schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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