Best Public High Schools in York County (2025-26)

Best York County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 771 students in York County, NE.

The top ranked public high schools in York County, NE are Heartland Community High School, Mccool Junction Jr-sr High School and York High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

York County, NE public high schools have an score of 57% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in York County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public high schools.

York County, NE public high school have a of 91%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.

The school with highest graduation rate is York High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 16% 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 York County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Heartland Community High School

(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 55-59%)
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Top 20%

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1501 Front St
Henderson, NE 68371
(402) 723-4434

Gr: 7-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: #22.

Mccool Junction Jr-sr High School

(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
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Bottom 50%

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209 South Gragan Ave
Mc Cool Junction, NE 68401
(402) 724-2231

Gr: 7-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #33.

York High School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
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1005 Duke Dr
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655

Gr: 9-12 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in York County, NE

York County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Cross County Ms-benedict Middle School (Closed 2023)

Hwy 81 Box 135
Benedict, NE 68316
(402) 732-6677

Gr: 4-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Epworth Village Learning Center (Closed 2018)

Alternative School

1822 Iowa Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-3625

Heartland Community Elem-bradshaw Elementary School (Closed 2008)

1501 Front St Po Box 626
Bradshaw, NE 68319
(402) 736-4353

Gr: 7-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Heartland Community Elem-henderson Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1501 Front St Po Box 626
Henderson, NE 68371
(402) 723-4434

Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Heartland Community Junior High School (Closed 2023)

206 E Jackson Box 98
Bradshaw, NE 68319
(402) 736-4353

Gr: 7-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in York County, NE?

The top ranked public high schools in York County, NE include Heartland Community High School, Mccool Junction Jr-sr High School and York High School.

How many public high schools are located in York County?

3 public high schools are located in York County.

What is the racial composition of students in York County?

York County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).