For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 108 students in Paxton, NE.
The top ranked public high school in Paxton, NE is Paxton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paxton, NE public high school have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Paxton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Paxton, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Paxton High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Paxton, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paxton High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
308 N Elm
Paxton, NE 69155
(308) 239-4283
Paxton, NE 69155
(308) 239-4283
Grades: 7-12
| 108 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Paxton, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Paxton, NE include Paxton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Paxton?
1 public high schools are located in Paxton.
What is the racial composition of students in Paxton?
Paxton public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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