Best Antelope County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 226 students in Antelope County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Antelope County, NE are Elgin High School and Neligh-oakdale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Antelope County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Antelope County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Antelope County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elgin 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Antelope County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elgin High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 N 4th St
Elgin, NE 68636
(402) 843-2455
Gr: 7-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Neligh-oakdale High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 J St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4166
Gr: 7-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Clearwater Learning Center
Special Education School
501 Iowa Street
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2061
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Antelope County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Antelope County, NE include Elgin High School and Neligh-oakdale High School.
How many public high schools are located in Antelope County?
3 public high schools are located in Antelope County.
What is the racial composition of students in Antelope County?
Antelope County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Antelope County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Antelope County include: Neligh-oakdale High School vs. Elgin High School, Elgin High School vs. Neligh-oakdale High School

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