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Best Nemaha County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 579 students in Nemaha County, KS. The top-ranked public high schools in Nemaha County, KS are Nemaha Central High School, Centralia High School and Sabetha High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nemaha County, KS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Nemaha County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kansas public high schools.
Nemaha County, KS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Kansas average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nemaha Central High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Nemaha County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nemaha Central High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
214 N. 11th
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3557
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Centralia High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
507 John Riggins Ave
Centralia, KS 66415
(785) 857-3324
Gr: 7-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Sabetha High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 Bluejay Blvd
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-2155
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Nemaha County, KS

Nemaha County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
B & B Junior/senior High School (Closed 2015)
313 Nemaha
Baileyville, KS 66404
(785) 336-6631
Gr: 6-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Baileyville-st. Benedict High School (Closed 2012)
313 Nemaha St
Baileyville, KS 66404
(785) 336-6631
Gr: 7-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Bern Elementary School (Closed 2013)
416 Jilson St Box 144
Bern, KS 66408
(785) 336-2293
Gr: PK-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Bern High School (Closed 2013)
416 Jilson St Box 44
Bern, KS 66408
(785) 336-3031
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Linton-stockton Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Box 144
Bern, KS 66408
(785) 336-2293
Gr: K-6 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Nemaha Valley Elementary & Middle School (Closed 2012)
110 North 11th St
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-2173
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Nemaha Valley High School (Closed 2012)
214 North 11th
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3557
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
St. Benedict Elementary School (Closed 2012)
9857 State Hwy 178
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3201
Gr: K-6 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
St. Benedict Elementary School (Closed 2013)
9857 State Hwy 178
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3201
Gr: K-6 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Wetmore Elementary School (Closed 2023)
321 6th Street
Wetmore, KS 66550
(785) 866-2860
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Wetmore High School (Closed 2023)
321 6th Street
Wetmore, KS 66550
(785) 866-2860
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Nemaha County, KS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Nemaha County, KS include Nemaha Central High School, Centralia High School and Sabetha High School. Nemaha County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Kansas.
How many public high schools are located in Nemaha County?
3 public high schools are located in Nemaha County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nemaha County?
Nemaha County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Nemaha County are often viewed compared to one another?

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