For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 571 students in Red Willow County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Red Willow County, NE are Mc Cook Senior High School and Southwest Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Red Willow County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Red Willow County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public high schools.
Red Willow County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mc Cook Senior 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 12% 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 Red Willow County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mc Cook Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 W 7th St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5422
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5422
Gr: 9-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Southwest Jr/sr High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Coke St
Bartley, NE 69020
(308) 692-3223
Bartley, NE 69020
(308) 692-3223
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Mc Cook Alternative Education
Alternative School
404 West 7th Street
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5631
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5631
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Red Willow County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Red Willow County, NE include Mc Cook Senior High School and Southwest Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Red Willow County?
3 public high schools are located in Red Willow County.
What is the racial composition of students in Red Willow County?
Red Willow County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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