For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 621 students in Box Butte County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Box Butte County, NE are Hemingford High School and Alliance High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Box Butte County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Box Butte County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Box Butte County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hemingford High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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 Box Butte County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hemingford High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
911 Niobrara Ave
Hemingford, NE 69348
(308) 487-3328
Hemingford, NE 69348
(308) 487-3328
Gr: 7-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Alliance High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Box Butte
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-3359
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-3359
Gr: 9-12 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Box Butte County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Box Butte County, NE include Hemingford High School and Alliance High School.
How many public high schools are located in Box Butte County?
2 public high schools are located in Box Butte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Box Butte County?
Box Butte County public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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