For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 183 students in Nuckolls County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Nuckolls County, NE are Superior Sr High School and Lawrence/nelson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nuckolls County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Nuckolls County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Nuckolls County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Superior Sr 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 8% 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 Nuckolls County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Superior Sr High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 W 8th St
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3257
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3257
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Rank: #22.
Lawrence/nelson High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
850 S Nevada
Nelson, NE 68961
(402) 225-3371
Nelson, NE 68961
(402) 225-3371
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Nuckolls County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
411 E Second
Lawrence, NE 68957
(402) 756-7014
Lawrence, NE 68957
(402) 756-7014
Grades: PK
| 33 students
1005 Idaho St
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3025
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3025
Grades: 3-6
| 124 students
448 N Kansas
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3432
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3432
Grades: PK
| 17 students
448 N Kansas
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-4350
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-4350
Grades: PK
| n/a students
601 W 8th Box 288
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3257
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3257
Grades: 7-12
| 214 students
230 North Dakota
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-4531
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-4531
Grades: PK-2
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Nuckolls County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Nuckolls County, NE include Superior Sr High School and Lawrence/nelson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nuckolls County?
2 public high schools are located in Nuckolls County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nuckolls County?
Nuckolls County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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