For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 97 students in Merna, NE.
The top ranked public high school in Merna, NE is Anselmo-merna High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merna, NE public high school have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Merna have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Merna, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Anselmo-merna 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 Public High Schools in Merna, NE (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anselmo-merna High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
750 N Conway St
Merna, NE 68856
(308) 643-2224
Merna, NE 68856
(308) 643-2224
Gr: 7-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Merna, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Merna, NE include Anselmo-merna High School.
How many public high schools are located in Merna?
1 public high schools are located in Merna.
What is the racial composition of students in Merna?
Merna 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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