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Best Lancaster County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public high schools serving 15,311 students in Lancaster County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lancaster County, NE are Malcolm Jr/sr High School, Lincoln East High School and Southwest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Lancaster County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Lancaster County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Norris 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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Lancaster County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Malcolm Jr/sr High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10002 N W 112th St
Malcolm, NE 68402
(402) 796-2151
Gr: 7-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln East High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 S 70th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1302
Gr: 9-12 | 1,982 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Southwest High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7001 S 14th St
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 436-1306
Gr: 9-12 | 2,110 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Waverly High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13401 Amberly Rd
Waverly, NE 68462
(402) 786-2765
Gr: 9-12 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Southeast High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2930 S 37th St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1304
Gr: 9-12 | 1,848 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Norris High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25211 S 68th St
Firth, NE 68358
(402) 791-0010
Gr: 9-12 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Secondary School At Raymond
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 W Agnew Rd
Raymond, NE 68428
(402) 785-2685
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2229 J St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1301
Gr: 9-12 | 2,086 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
North Star High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5801 N 33rd St
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1305
Gr: 9-12 | 1,927 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Northeast High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2635 N 63rd St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1303
Gr: 9-12 | 1,819 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Arts & Humanities Focus Prgm
Alternative School
643 S 25th Ste 9
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1785
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Bay High Focus Program
Alternative School
2005 Y Street
Lincoln, NE 68503
(402) 436-1317
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Bryan Community School
Alternative School
300 South 48th Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1308
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Child Guidance School
Alternative School
904 Sumner St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 434-2670
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
High School Student Support Program
Alternative School
1801 South 40th Street
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1694
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lps Career Academy
Alternative School
8800 O Street
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1316
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lps Graduation Pathways Program
Alternative School
300 South 48th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1868
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Morton School
Alternative School
2311 N 60th St
Lincoln, NE 68509
(402) 471-1646
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Nebraska Youth Academy
Alternative School
5900 Walker
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 471-1646
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Northwest High School
4901 West Holdrege Street
Lincoln, NE 68524
(402) 436-1314
Gr: 9-12 | 1,017 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Pathfinder Educational Prg-lancaster Co
Alternative School
1200 Radcliff St
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 441-6817
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Science Focus Program
Alternative School
1222 S 27th St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 436-1780
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Special Educational Yankee Hill Program
Special Education School
865 W Burnham
Lincoln, NE 68522
(402) 436-1927
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Standing Bear High School
11100 South 70th Street
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1315
Gr: 9-12 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lancaster County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lancaster County, NE include Malcolm Jr/sr High School, Lincoln East High School and Southwest High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lancaster County?
25 public high schools are located in Lancaster County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster County?
Lancaster County public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Lancaster County are often viewed compared to one another?

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