For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 407 students in Nemaha County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Nemaha County, NE are High School At Johnson and Auburn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nemaha County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Nemaha County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Nebraska public high schools.
Nemaha County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Auburn 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 5% 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 Nemaha County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
High School At Johnson
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 Main St
Johnson, NE 68378
(402) 868-5235
Johnson, NE 68378
(402) 868-5235
Gr: 7-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Auburn High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1829 Central Ave
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4328
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4328
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Nemaha County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
309 Water St Box 128
Brownville, NE 68321
(402) 825-4381
Brownville, NE 68321
(402) 825-4381
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students
1007 S Main Po Box 127
Brock, NE 68320
(402) 856-3495
Brock, NE 68320
(402) 856-3495
Gr: K-6 | 97 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Learning Center (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
1109 R Street
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4354
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4354
Gr: 1-12
64549 Hwy 136
Brownville, NE 68321
(402) 274-5687
Brownville, NE 68321
(402) 274-5687
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Multi-handicapped (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1109 R St
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-3212
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-3212
Gr: 3-9
1007 S Main Po Box 127
Brock, NE 68320
(402) 856-3495
Brock, NE 68320
(402) 856-3495
Gr: K-6 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
1110 M St
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4027
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4027
Gr: K-6 | 118 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Nemaha County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Nemaha County, NE include High School At Johnson and Auburn High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nemaha County?
2 public high schools are located in Nemaha County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nemaha County?
Nemaha County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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