For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,435 students in Dakota County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Dakota County, NE are Homer High School, Emerson-hubbard High School and South Sioux High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dakota County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Dakota County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Dakota County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Homer High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Dakota County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Homer High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
212 S 3rd
Homer, NE 68030
(402) 698-2377
Homer, NE 68030
(402) 698-2377
Gr: 7-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Emerson-hubbard High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1503 Dakota St
Emerson, NE 68733
(402) 695-2636
Emerson, NE 68733
(402) 695-2636
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
South Sioux High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 G St
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-2433
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-2433
Gr: 9-12 | 1,172 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Dakota County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Futures Dr
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-4185
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-4185
Gr: 6-12
Gateway To Learning (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1000 West 29th St
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-0121
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-0121
223 N John St Po Box 67
Jackson, NE 68743
(402) 632-4276
Jackson, NE 68743
(402) 632-4276
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dakota County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Dakota County, NE include Homer High School, Emerson-hubbard High School and South Sioux High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dakota County?
3 public high schools are located in Dakota County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dakota County?
Dakota County public high schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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