For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 105 students in Paxton, NE.
The top-ranked public high school in Paxton, NE is Paxton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paxton, NE public high school have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Paxton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Paxton, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Paxton High School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Paxton, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paxton High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
308 N Elm
Paxton, NE 69155
(308) 239-4283
Paxton, NE 69155
(308) 239-4283
Gr: 7-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Paxton, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Paxton, NE include Paxton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Paxton?
1 public high schools are located in Paxton.
What is the racial composition of students in Paxton?
Paxton public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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