For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 192 students in Pawnee County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pawnee County, NE are Lewiston High School and Pawnee City Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pawnee County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Pawnee County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Pawnee County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pawnee City Secondary School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Pawnee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewiston High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
306 Tiger Ave
Lewiston, NE 68380
(402) 865-4675
Lewiston, NE 68380
(402) 865-4675
Gr: 7-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Pawnee City Secondary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
729 E St
Pawnee City, NE 68420
(402) 852-2988
Pawnee City, NE 68420
(402) 852-2988
Gr: 7-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pawnee County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pawnee County, NE include Lewiston High School and Pawnee City Secondary School.
How many public high schools are located in Pawnee County?
2 public high schools are located in Pawnee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pawnee County?
Pawnee County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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