For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,754 students in Platte County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Platte County, NE are Lakeview High School, Humphrey Jr-sr High School and Columbus High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Platte County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Platte County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Platte County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lakeview 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Platte County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeview High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3744 83rd St
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8518
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-8518
Gr: 9-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Humphrey Jr-sr High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
405 South 7th Street
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-1230
Humphrey, NE 68642
(402) 923-1230
Gr: 7-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Columbus High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3434 Discoverer Drive
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-7050
Columbus, NE 68602
(402) 563-7050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,337 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Esu 7 Bridges
Special Education School
2563 44th Avenue
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Esu 7 Learning Academy
Alternative School
2567 44th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
Columbus, NE 68601
(402) 564-0815
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Platte County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Platte County, NE include Lakeview High School, Humphrey Jr-sr High School and Columbus High School.
How many public high schools are located in Platte County?
5 public high schools are located in Platte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Platte County?
Platte County public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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