For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 309 students in Richardson County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Richardson County, NE are Htrs High School and Falls City Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richardson County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Richardson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Richardson County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Falls City Senior 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 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Richardson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Htrs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
810 Central Ave
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
Rank: #22.
Falls City Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Fulton
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-2116
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-2116
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Richardson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Behaviorally Disordered (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
810 Central Avenue
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 274-4354
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 274-4354
Grades: PK-9
| n/a students
Box 128
Dawson, NE 68337
(402) 855-2645
Dawson, NE 68337
(402) 855-2645
Grades: PK-6
| 67 students
511 Nemaha Box 128
Dawson, NE 68337
(402) 855-2645
Dawson, NE 68337
(402) 855-2645
Grades: 7-12
| 80 students
810 Central Ave
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Rr 3 Box 326
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4889
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4889
Grades: PK-8
| 13 students
1000 Fulton St
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4889
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-4889
Grades: PK-8
| 10 students
71829 642 Blvd
Stella, NE 68442
(402) 883-2600
Stella, NE 68442
(402) 883-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 55 students
71829 642 Blvd
Stella, NE 68442
(402) 883-2400
Stella, NE 68442
(402) 883-2400
Grades: 7-12
| 60 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Richardson County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Richardson County, NE include Htrs High School and Falls City Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Richardson County?
2 public high schools are located in Richardson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richardson County?
Richardson County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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