For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,264 students in Saline County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Saline County, NE are Friend High Schools, Tri County Jr-sr High School and Wilber-clatonia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline 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 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Saline 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 Tri County Jr-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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Saline County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Friend High Schools
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Main St
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Grades: 7-12
| 104 students
Rank: #22.
Tri County Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
72520 Hwy 103
De Witt, NE 68341
(402) 683-2015
De Witt, NE 68341
(402) 683-2015
Grades: 7-12
| 192 students
Rank: #33.
Wilber-clatonia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 South Franklin Street
Wilber, NE 68465
(402) 821-2058
Wilber, NE 68465
(402) 821-2058
Grades: 9-12
| 187 students
Rank: #44.
Dorchester High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
506 W 9th
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Grades: 7-12
| 91 students
Rank: #55.
Crete High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Iris Ave
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5811
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5811
Grades: 9-12
| 690 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crete Success Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1500 E 15th Street
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5811
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5811
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Saline County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
506 W 9th
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Grades: PK
| 30 students
251 County Road 2300
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5558
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5558
Grades: PK-8
| 13 students
204 E Spruce Box 488
Western, NE 68464
(402) 433-2761
Western, NE 68464
(402) 433-2761
Grades: PK-8
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Saline County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Saline County, NE include Friend High Schools, Tri County Jr-sr High School and Wilber-clatonia High School.
How many public high schools are located in Saline County?
6 public high schools are located in Saline County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County?
Saline County public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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