For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 663 students in Custer County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Custer County, NE are Arnold High School, Broken Bow High School and Callaway High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Custer County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Custer County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Custer County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Broken Bow 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Custer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arnold High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 N Haskell
Arnold, NE 69120
(308) 848-2226
Arnold, NE 69120
(308) 848-2226
Grades: 7-12
| 80 students
Rank: #22.
Broken Bow High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
323 N 7th Ave
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2475
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2475
Grades: 9-12
| 238 students
Rank: #33.
Callaway High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 N Needham
Callaway, NE 68825
(308) 836-2272
Callaway, NE 68825
(308) 836-2272
Grades: 7-12
| 83 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Ansley High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1124 Cameron St
Ansley, NE 68814
(308) 935-1121
Ansley, NE 68814
(308) 935-1121
Grades: 7-12
| 82 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sargent High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 N 5th St
Sargent, NE 68874
(308) 527-4119
Sargent, NE 68874
(308) 527-4119
Grades: 7-12
| 83 students
Rank: #66.
Anselmo-merna High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 N Conway St
Merna, NE 68856
(308) 643-2224
Merna, NE 68856
(308) 643-2224
Grades: 7-12
| 97 students
Custer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1401 Kent St
Ansley, NE 68814
(308) 935-1555
Ansley, NE 68814
(308) 935-1555
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
78435 Sumner Rd
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-6969
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-6969
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
727 South 6th Avenue
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2503
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2503
Grades: 5-6
| 128 students
Rr 3 Box 113
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-6946
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-6946
Grades: PK-8
| 17 students
Clay & Main Box 88
Mason City, NE 68855
(308) 732-3461
Mason City, NE 68855
(308) 732-3461
Grades: PK-8
| 12 students
44003 Road 801
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-6542
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-6542
Grades: PK
| 25 students
202 South Washington Ave
Oconto, NE 68860
(308) 858-4491
Oconto, NE 68860
(308) 858-4491
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
431 South 10th
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2972
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2972
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Rr 3 Box 86
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2745
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2745
Grades: PK-8
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Custer County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Custer County, NE include Arnold High School, Broken Bow High School and Callaway High School.
How many public high schools are located in Custer County?
6 public high schools are located in Custer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Custer County?
Custer County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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