For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 564 students in Hamilton County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, NE are Giltner High School, Hampton High School and Aurora High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public high schools.
Hamilton County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Aurora High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hamilton County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Giltner High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
#2 West 6th Rd
Giltner, NE 68841
(402) 849-2238
Giltner, NE 68841
(402) 849-2238
Grades: 7-12
| 100 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Hampton High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
458 5th St
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3116
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3116
Grades: 7-12
| 82 students
Rank: #33.
Aurora High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 M St
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6968
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6968
Grades: 9-12
| 382 students
Hamilton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
418 3rd St Box 45
Hordville, NE 68846
(402) 757-3351
Hordville, NE 68846
(402) 757-3351
Grades: PK-6
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, NE include Giltner High School, Hampton High School and Aurora High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hamilton County, NE?
3 public high schools are located in Hamilton County, NE.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County, NE?
Hamilton County, NE public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
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