For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 184 students in Pender, NE.
The top ranked public high school in Pender, NE is Pender High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pender, NE public high school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Pender have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Nebraska public high schools.
Pender, 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 Pender 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 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 Pender, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pender High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
609 Whitney St
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-3244
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-3244
Grades: 7-12
| 184 students
Pender, Nebraska ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1442 V Road
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-2592
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-2592
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pender, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Pender, NE include Pender High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pender?
1 public high schools are located in Pender.
What is the racial composition of students in Pender?
Pender 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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