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Best Knox County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 751 students in Knox County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Knox County, NE are Crofton High School, Verdigre High School and Bloomfield Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Knox County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crofton 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 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Knox County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crofton High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
89048 N Hwy 121
Crofton, NE 68730
(402) 388-2440
Gr: 7-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Verdigre High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 South 3rd St
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275
Gr: 7-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Bloomfield Jr-sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
311 E Benton
Bloomfield, NE 68718
(402) 373-4800
Gr: 7-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Wausa High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 S Bismarck
Wausa, NE 68786
(402) 586-2255
Gr: 7-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Creighton Community High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1609 Redick Ave
Creighton, NE 68729
(402) 358-5000
Gr: 7-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Isanti High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
206 Frazier Ave East
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #77.
Niobrara Secondary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
247 N Hwy 12
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-3322
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Knox County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Knox County, NE include Crofton High School, Verdigre High School and Bloomfield Jr-sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Knox County?
7 public high schools are located in Knox County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox County public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

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