For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 384 students in Furnas County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Furnas County, NE are Cambridge High School, Southern Valley Jr/sr High School and Arapahoe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Furnas County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Furnas County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Furnas County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is equal to the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southern Valley Jr/sr 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 8% 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 Furnas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cambridge High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1003 Nelson St
Cambridge, NE 69022
(308) 697-3322
Cambridge, NE 69022
(308) 697-3322
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: #22.
Southern Valley Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
43739 Hwy 89
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 868-2222
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 868-2222
Grades: 7-12
| 156 students
Rank: #33.
Arapahoe High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 Walnut
Arapahoe, NE 68922
(308) 962-5458
Arapahoe, NE 68922
(308) 962-5458
Grades: 7-12
| 147 students
Furnas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
New View School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1103 Central St
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 824-3738
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 824-3738
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1000 T St
Beaver City, NE 68926
(308) 268-4085
Beaver City, NE 68926
(308) 268-4085
Grades: PK-6
| 60 students
609 Ogden
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 824-3251
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 824-3251
Grades: PK-6
| 114 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Furnas County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Furnas County, NE include Cambridge High School, Southern Valley Jr/sr High School and Arapahoe High School.
How many public high schools are located in Furnas County?
3 public high schools are located in Furnas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Furnas County?
Furnas County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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