For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 161 students in Wood River, NE.
The top ranked public high school in Wood River, NE is Wood River Rural High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wood River, NE public high school have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Wood River have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Wood River, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wood River Rural 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 29% 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 Wood River, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wood River Rural High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13800 W Wood River Rd
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2249
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2249
Grades: 9-12
| 161 students
Wood River, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2726 S 130th Road
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2325
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2325
Grades: PK-6
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wood River, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Wood River, NE include Wood River Rural High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wood River?
1 public high schools are located in Wood River.
What is the racial composition of students in Wood River?
Wood River public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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