For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 192 students in Pawnee County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Pawnee County, NE are Pawnee City Secondary School and Lewiston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pawnee County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Pawnee County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Pawnee County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 69%, 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 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 Pawnee County (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
Rank: #22.
Lewiston High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
306 Tiger Ave
Lewiston, NE 68380
(402) 865-4675
Lewiston, NE 68380
(402) 865-4675
Grades: 7-12
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pawnee County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Pawnee County, NE include Pawnee City Secondary School and Lewiston High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pawnee County?
2 public high schools are located in Pawnee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pawnee County?
Pawnee 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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