For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 306 students in Richardson County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Richardson County, NE are Htrs High School and Falls City Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richardson County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Richardson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Richardson County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Falls City Senior 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 16% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Richardson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Htrs High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 Central Ave
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Falls City Senior High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Fulton
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-2116
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-2116
Gr: 9-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Richardson County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Richardson County, NE include Htrs High School and Falls City Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Richardson County?
2 public high schools are located in Richardson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richardson County?
Richardson County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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