For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 340 students in Pierce, NE.
The top-ranked public high school in Pierce, NE is Pierce Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pierce, NE public high school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Pierce have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public high schools.
Pierce, 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 Pierce Jr/sr 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 8% 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 Pierce, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pierce Jr/sr High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 N Sunset
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-6217
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-6217
Gr: 7-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pierce, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pierce, NE include Pierce Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pierce?
1 public high schools are located in Pierce.
What is the racial composition of students in Pierce?
Pierce public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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