For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 3,884 students in Hall County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hall County, NE are Doniphan-trumbull Secondary, Centura Secondary School and Wood River Rural High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hall County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Hall County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Hall 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 Northwest 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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hall County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Doniphan-trumbull Secondary
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
302 W Plum
Doniphan, NE 68832
(402) 845-6531
Doniphan, NE 68832
(402) 845-6531
Gr: 7-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Centura Secondary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 N Hwy 11
Cairo, NE 68824
(308) 485-4258
Cairo, NE 68824
(308) 485-4258
Gr: 7-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Wood River Rural High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13800 W Wood River Rd
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2249
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2249
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Northwest High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2710 N North Rd
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6394
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-6394
Gr: 9-12 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Grand Island Senior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2124 N Lafayette Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5950
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5950
Gr: 9-12 | 2,696 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Career Pathways Institute
Alternative School
1215 S Adams St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5601
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5601
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Indra House
Special Education School
2131 N Lafayette Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5635
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5635
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Islander Annex
Alternative School
3025 College St
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5977
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5977
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Skills Academy
Alternative School
1912 N Lafayette Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5888
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5888
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hall County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hall County, NE include Doniphan-trumbull Secondary, Centura Secondary School and Wood River Rural High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hall County?
8 public high schools are located in Hall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hall County?
Hall County public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Hall County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hall County include: Northwest High School vs. Grand Island Senior High School, Grand Island Senior High School vs. Northwest High School, Doniphan-trumbull Secondary vs. Grand Island Senior High School
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