Best Jefferson County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 477 students in Jefferson County, NE.

The top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, NE are Meridian High School and Fairbury Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Jefferson County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.

Jefferson County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Fairbury Jr-sr High School, with ≥95% 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 37% (majority Hispanic).