For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 124 students in 68823, NE.
The top ranked public high school in 68823, NE is Burwell Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 68823 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 68823, NE have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 68823 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 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68823, NE Public High Schools (2025-26)
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 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
68823, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hc 80 Box 28
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 348-2271
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 348-2271
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
47017 Cedar River Road, Po Box
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 348-2271
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 348-2271
Gr: PK-6 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Hc 79 Box 49 A
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 348-2242
Burwell, NE 68823
(308) 348-2242
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 68823, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in 68823, NE include Burwell Jr-sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in 68823?
1 public high schools are located in 68823.
What is the racial composition of students in 68823?
68823 public high schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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