For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,437 students in Gage County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Gage County, NE are Freeman High School, Diller-odell Secondary School and Beatrice High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gage County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Gage County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public high schools.
Gage County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Freeman 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 10% 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 Gage County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Freeman High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
415 Eighth St
Adams, NE 68301
(402) 988-2525
Adams, NE 68301
(402) 988-2525
Gr: 7-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Diller-odell Secondary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
506 Perry St
Odell, NE 68415
(402) 766-4210
Odell, NE 68415
(402) 766-4210
Gr: 7-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Beatrice High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Orange Blvd
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1515
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1515
Gr: 9-12 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Southern Jr-sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 S 11th St
Wymore, NE 68466
(402) 645-3326
Wymore, NE 68466
(402) 645-3326
Gr: 7-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Educational Service Unit 5
Alternative School
900 West Court
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-5277
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-5277
Gr: 9-12
Gage County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
333 North 33rd Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1525
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1525
Gr: PK | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gage County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gage County, NE include Freeman High School, Diller-odell Secondary School and Beatrice High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gage County?
6 public high schools are located in Gage County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gage County?
Gage County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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