Best Public High Schools in Saline County (2025-26)

Best Saline County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,281 students in Saline County, NE.

The top ranked public high schools in Saline County, NE are Tri County Jr-sr High School, Friend High Schools and Wilber-clatonia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Saline County, NE public high schools have an score of 50% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.

Saline County, NE public high school have a of 84%, which is equal to the Nebraska average of 84%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Wilber-clatonia 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Saline County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Tri County Jr-sr High School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
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Top 50%

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72520 Hwy 103
De Witt, NE 68341
(402) 683-2015

Gr: 7-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #22.

Friend High Schools

(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
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501 Main St
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781

Gr: 7-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #33.

Wilber-clatonia High School

(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
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900 South Franklin Street
Wilber, NE 68465
(402) 821-2058

Gr: 9-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Rank: #44.

Dorchester High School

(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
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506 W 9th
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781

Gr: 7-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Rank: #55.

Crete High School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
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1750 Iris Ave
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5811

Gr: 9-12 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Rank: n/an/a

Crete Success Academy

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1500 E 15th Street
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5811

Gr: 9-12

[+] Show Closed 51��s in Saline County, NE

Saline County 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Diamond 51�� (Closed 2023)

Po Box 281
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5368

Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Dorchester Preschool (Closed 2023)

506 W 9th
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781

Gr: PK | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Valley View 51�� (Closed 2023)

251 County Road 2300
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5558

Gr: PK-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Western 51�� (Closed 2007)

204 E Spruce Box 488
Western, NE 68464
(402) 433-2761

Gr: PK-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top ranked public high schools in Saline County, NE include Tri County Jr-sr High School, Friend High Schools and Wilber-clatonia High School.

How many public high schools are located in Saline County?

6 public high schools are located in Saline County.

What is the racial composition of students in Saline County?

Saline County public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).