For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 423 students in Wayne County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, NE are Wayne High School and Winside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Nebraska public high schools.
Wayne 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 Wayne 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 23% 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 Wayne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wayne High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
611 W 7th St
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3150
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3150
Grades: 9-12
| 319 students
Rank: #22.
Winside High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
203 Crawford Ave
Winside, NE 68790
(402) 286-4465
Winside, NE 68790
(402) 286-4465
Grades: 7-12
| 104 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tower School
Alternative School
901 E 14th St
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3005
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3005
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
612 School View Dr
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3854
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3854
Grades: PK-4
| 333 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, NE include Wayne High School and Winside High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wayne County?
3 public high schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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