For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 208 students in Cherry County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Cherry County, NE are Cody-kilgore High School and Valentine High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherry 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 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Cherry County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Cherry County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Valentine 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 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cherry County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cody-kilgore High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
360 W 4th St
Cody, NE 69211
(402) 823-4190
Cody, NE 69211
(402) 823-4190
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Valentine High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
431 N Green St
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1780
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1780
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Cherry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hc 37 Box 44
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2289
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2289
Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Hc 32 Box 29
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3499
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3499
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Hc 32
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3499
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3499
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Po Box 9
Crookston, NE 69212
(402) 425-3331
Crookston, NE 69212
(402) 425-3331
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Hc 74 Box 6
Cody, NE 69211
(402) 823-4208
Cody, NE 69211
(402) 823-4208
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Hc 72 Box 18 A
Crookston, NE 69212
(402) 425-3270
Crookston, NE 69212
(402) 425-3270
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students
Hc 74 Box 26
Nenzel, NE 69219
(402) 823-4386
Nenzel, NE 69219
(402) 823-4386
Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Hc 65 Box 14 A
Elsmere, NE 69135
(308) 834-3285
Elsmere, NE 69135
(308) 834-3285
Gr: PK-8 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Po Box 212
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2205
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2205
Gr: PK-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
1 Mile E Of German Settle Rd,
Crookston, NE 69212
(402) 425-3270
Crookston, NE 69212
(402) 425-3270
Gr: PK-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Hc 37 Box 59
Valentine, NE 69201
(308) 748-2294
Valentine, NE 69201
(308) 748-2294
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Hwy 83, Lat 42.336183, Long -1
Valentine, NE 69201
(308) 748-2294
Valentine, NE 69201
(308) 748-2294
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
16b Spur, Lat 42.527458, Long
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1666
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1666
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
15 Nebraska 12
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1458
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1458
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Hc 75 Box 30 A
Merriman, NE 69218
(308) 282-0419
Merriman, NE 69218
(308) 282-0419
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Hc 75
Merriman, NE 69218
(308) 282-0419
Merriman, NE 69218
(308) 282-0419
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Hc 37 Box 22 A
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2606
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2606
Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Hc 32 Box 39
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1666
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-1666
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Hc 13 Box 38
Sparks, NE 69220
(402) 376-3419
Sparks, NE 69220
(402) 376-3419
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Hc 58
Brownlee, NE 69126
(308) 748-2258
Brownlee, NE 69126
(308) 748-2258
Gr: PK-6 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
206 E Dexter
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 967-3395
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 967-3395
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cherry County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Cherry County, NE include Cody-kilgore High School and Valentine High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cherry County?
2 public high schools are located in Cherry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherry County?
Cherry County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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