For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 489 students in Kearney County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Kearney County, NE are Axtell High School, Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School and Minden 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 58% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Kearney County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Kearney County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is equal to the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Minden High School, with 90-94% 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 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Kearney County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Axtell High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Main St
Axtell, NE 68924
(308) 743-2415
Axtell, NE 68924
(308) 743-2415
Gr: 7-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
404 E Sapp St
Wilcox, NE 68982
(308) 478-5265
Wilcox, NE 68982
(308) 478-5265
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Minden High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
622 West Third
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2254
Minden, NE 68959
(308) 832-2254
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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 Axtell High School, Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School and Minden High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kearney County?
3 public high schools are located in Kearney County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kearney County?
Kearney County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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