For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 124 students in Garfield County, NE.
The top-ranked public high school in Garfield County, NE is Burwell Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garfield County, NE public high school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Garfield County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Garfield County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Burwell Jr-sr High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Garfield County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burwell Jr-sr High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
190 I St
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 346-4150
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 346-4150
Gr: 7-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Garfield County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Garfield County, NE include Burwell Jr-sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Garfield County?
1 public high schools are located in Garfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Garfield County?
Garfield County public high schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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