For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 407 students in Nemaha County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Nemaha County, NE are High School At Johnson and Auburn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nemaha County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Nemaha County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Nebraska public high schools.
Nemaha County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Auburn High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Nemaha County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
High School At Johnson
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 Main St
Johnson, NE 68378
(402) 868-5235
Johnson, NE 68378
(402) 868-5235
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Auburn High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1829 Central Ave
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4328
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4328
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Learning Center
Special Education School
1109 R Street
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4354
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4354
Gr: 1-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Nemaha County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Nemaha County, NE include High School At Johnson and Auburn High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nemaha County?
2 public high schools are located in Nemaha County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nemaha County?
Nemaha County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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