For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,281 students in Saline County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Saline County, NE are Tri County Jr-sr High School, Friend High Schools and Wilber-clatonia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Saline 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 Wilber-clatonia 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Saline County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tri County Jr-sr High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
72520 Hwy 103
De Witt, NE 68341
(402) 683-2015
De Witt, NE 68341
(402) 683-2015
Gr: 7-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Friend High Schools
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Main St
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Wilber-clatonia High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 South Franklin Street
Wilber, NE 68465
(402) 821-2058
Wilber, NE 68465
(402) 821-2058
Gr: 9-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Dorchester High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
506 W 9th
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Crete High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Iris Ave
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5811
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5811
Gr: 9-12 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Crete Success Academy
Alternative School
1500 E 15th Street
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5811
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5811
Gr: 9-12
Saline County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 281
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5368
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5368
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
506 W 9th
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Gr: PK | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
251 County Road 2300
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5558
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5558
Gr: PK-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
204 E Spruce Box 488
Western, NE 68464
(402) 433-2761
Western, NE 68464
(402) 433-2761
Gr: PK-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Saline County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Saline County, NE include Tri County Jr-sr High School, Friend High Schools and Wilber-clatonia High School.
How many public high schools are located in Saline County?
6 public high schools are located in Saline County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County?
Saline County public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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