For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 488 students in Kearney County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Kearney County, NE are Minden High School, Axtell High School and Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kearney County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Kearney County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Kearney 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 Minden 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 9% 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 Kearney County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Minden High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
622 West Third
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2254
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2254
Grades: 9-12
| 274 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Axtell High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Main St
Axtell, NE 68924
(308) 743-2415
Axtell, NE 68924
(308) 743-2415
Grades: 7-12
| 120 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 E Sapp St
Wilcox, NE 68982
(308) 478-5265
Wilcox, NE 68982
(308) 478-5265
Grades: 7-12
| 94 students
Kearney County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 Main St
Axtell, NE 68924
(308) 743-2415
Axtell, NE 68924
(308) 743-2415
Grades: 6-8
| 66 students
Minden Public School Success Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
325 North Yates, Po Box 301
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2254
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2254
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
240 E 21st Culdesac
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-1546
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-1546
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kearney County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Kearney County, NE include Minden High School, Axtell High School and Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kearney County, NE?
3 public high schools are located in Kearney County, NE.
What is the racial composition of students in Kearney County, NE?
Kearney County, NE public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
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