For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 235 students in Webster County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Webster County, NE are Blue Hill High School and Red Cloud High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Webster County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Webster County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Webster County, 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 Blue Hill 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 14% 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 Webster County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blue Hill High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
606 S Sycamore
Blue Hill, NE 68930
(402) 756-3043
Blue Hill, NE 68930
(402) 756-3043
Grades: 7-12
| 126 students
Rank: #22.
Red Cloud High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 W 7th Ave
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-2818
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-2818
Grades: 7-12
| 109 students
Webster County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
128 University St Box 128
Guide Rock, NE 68942
(402) 257-3105
Guide Rock, NE 68942
(402) 257-3105
Grades: K-6
| 18 students
606 S Sycamore
Blue Hill, NE 68930
(402) 756-2315
Blue Hill, NE 68930
(402) 756-2315
Grades: PK
| n/a students
334 North Cherry St
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-2301
Red Cloud, NE 68970
(402) 746-2301
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Webster County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Webster County, NE include Blue Hill High School and Red Cloud High School.
How many public high schools are located in Webster County?
2 public high schools are located in Webster County.
What is the racial composition of students in Webster County?
Webster County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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