For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,870 students in Lincoln County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, NE are Hershey High School, Wallace High School and Maxwell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Lincoln 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 Hershey 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 19% 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 Lincoln County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hershey High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 S Lincoln
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 368-5573
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 368-5573
Gr: 7-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Wallace High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
151 N Wallace Rd
Wallace, NE 69169
(308) 387-4323
Wallace, NE 69169
(308) 387-4323
Gr: 7-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Maxwell High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 E Hwy 30
Maxwell, NE 69151
(308) 582-4585
Maxwell, NE 69151
(308) 582-4585
Gr: 7-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Sutherland High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Walnut
Sutherland, NE 69165
(308) 386-4656
Sutherland, NE 69165
(308) 386-4656
Gr: 7-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Brady High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 E Popleton Ave
Brady, NE 69123
(308) 584-3317
Brady, NE 69123
(308) 584-3317
Gr: 7-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
North Platte High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1220 West 2nd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7105
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7105
Gr: 9-12 | 1,145 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, NE include Hershey High School, Wallace High School and Maxwell High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lincoln County?
6 public high schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lincoln County include: North Platte High School vs. Hershey High School, Maxwell High School vs. Hershey High School, Sutherland High School vs. North Platte High School
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