For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 120 students in Pawnee City, NE.
The top ranked public high school in Pawnee City, NE is Pawnee City Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pawnee City, NE public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Pawnee City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Pawnee City, 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 Pawnee City Secondary School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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 Pawnee City, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pawnee City Secondary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
729 E St
Pawnee City, NE 68420
(402) 852-2988
Pawnee City, NE 68420
(402) 852-2988
Grades: 7-12
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pawnee City, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Pawnee City, NE include Pawnee City Secondary School.
How many public high schools are located in Pawnee City?
1 public high schools are located in Pawnee City.
What is the racial composition of students in Pawnee City?
Pawnee City public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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