For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,051 students in Saunders County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Saunders County, NE are Wahoo High School, Yutan High School and Mead High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saunders County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Saunders County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public high schools.
Saunders County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wahoo 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 9% 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 Saunders County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wahoo High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2201 N Locust
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-4332
Wahoo, NE 68066
(402) 443-4332
Gr: 9-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Yutan High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 2nd St
Yutan, NE 68073
(402) 625-2241
Yutan, NE 68073
(402) 625-2241
Gr: 7-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Mead High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
114 N Vine
Mead, NE 68041
(402) 624-3435
Mead, NE 68041
(402) 624-3435
Gr: 7-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Ashland-greenwood High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1842 Furnas Street
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-2117
Ashland, NE 68003
(402) 944-2117
Gr: 9-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Cedar Bluffs High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 E Main St
Cedar Bluffs, NE 68015
(402) 628-2080
Cedar Bluffs, NE 68015
(402) 628-2080
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Saunders County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Saunders County, NE include Wahoo High School, Yutan High School and Mead High School.
How many public high schools are located in Saunders County?
5 public high schools are located in Saunders County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saunders County?
Saunders County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% 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 Saunders County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Saunders County include: Mead High School vs. Wahoo High School, Yutan High School vs. Wahoo High School, Wahoo High School vs. Ashland-greenwood High School
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