For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 477 students in Jefferson County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, NE are Meridian High School and Fairbury Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Jefferson County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fairbury Jr-sr 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Jefferson County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meridian High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
72380 560th Ave
Daykin, NE 68338
(402) 446-7265
Daykin, NE 68338
(402) 446-7265
Gr: 7-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Fairbury Jr-sr High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 9th St
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-6116
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-6116
Gr: 7-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Jefferson County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, NE include Meridian High School and Fairbury Jr-sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson County?
2 public high schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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