Best Public High Schools in 68961 (Nelson, NE) (2025-26)

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Best 68961 Nebraska Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 68 students in 68961, NE.

The top ranked public high school in 68961, NE is Lawrence/nelson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high school in zipcode 68961 have an score of 50% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 68961, NE have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 68961 have a of 80%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Lawrence/nelson 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Best 68961, NE Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Lawrence/nelson High School

(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
:

Bottom 50%

850 S Nevada
Nelson, NE 68961
(402) 225-3371

Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 68961, NE?

The top ranked public high schools in 68961, NE include Lawrence/nelson High School.

How many public high schools are located in 68961?

1 public high schools are located in 68961.

What is the racial composition of students in 68961?

68961 public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).