For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 751 students in Knox County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Knox County, NE are Crofton High School, Verdigre High School and Bloomfield Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Knox County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crofton High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Knox County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crofton High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
89048 N Hwy 121
Crofton, NE 68730
(402) 388-2440
Crofton, NE 68730
(402) 388-2440
Gr: 7-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Verdigre High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 South 3rd St
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275
Gr: 7-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Bloomfield Jr-sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
311 E Benton
Bloomfield, NE 68718
(402) 373-4800
Bloomfield, NE 68718
(402) 373-4800
Gr: 7-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Wausa High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Bismarck
Wausa, NE 68786
(402) 586-2255
Wausa, NE 68786
(402) 586-2255
Gr: 7-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Creighton Community High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1609 Redick Ave
Creighton, NE 68729
(402) 358-5000
Creighton, NE 68729
(402) 358-5000
Gr: 7-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Isanti High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
206 Frazier Ave East
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Gr: 9-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #77.
Niobrara Secondary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
247 N Hwy 12
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-3322
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-3322
Gr: 7-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Knox County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
201 S 3rd St
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275
Gr: 7-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Knox County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Knox County, NE include Crofton High School, Verdigre High School and Bloomfield Jr-sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Knox County?
7 public high schools are located in Knox County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox County public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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