For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 509 students in Dixon County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Dixon County, NE are Ponca High School, Wakefield High School and Allen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dixon County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Dixon County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public high schools.
Dixon County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wakefield High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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 Dixon County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ponca High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
505 3rd St
Ponca, NE 68770
(402) 755-5701
Ponca, NE 68770
(402) 755-5701
Gr: 7-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Wakefield High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
802 Highland
Wakefield, NE 68784
(402) 287-2012
Wakefield, NE 68784
(402) 287-2012
Gr: 7-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Allen High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
126 E 5th
Allen, NE 68710
(402) 635-2484
Allen, NE 68710
(402) 635-2484
Gr: 7-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Dixon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
509 Annie St
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Gr: PK-2 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
509 Annie Street, Po Box 187
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
509 Annie St, Po Box 187
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Gr: 5-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dixon County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Dixon County, NE include Ponca High School, Wakefield High School and Allen High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dixon County?
3 public high schools are located in Dixon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dixon County?
Dixon County public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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