For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 384 students in Furnas County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Furnas County, NE are Southern Valley Jr/sr High School, Cambridge High School and Arapahoe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Furnas County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Furnas County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Furnas County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Arapahoe High School, with ≥80% 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 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Furnas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Valley Jr/sr High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
43739 Hwy 89
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 868-2222
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 868-2222
Gr: 7-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Cambridge High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1003 Nelson St
Cambridge, NE 69022
(308) 697-3322
Cambridge, NE 69022
(308) 697-3322
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Arapahoe High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 Walnut
Arapahoe, NE 68922
(308) 962-5458
Arapahoe, NE 68922
(308) 962-5458
Gr: 7-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Furnas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1000 T St
Beaver City, NE 68926
(308) 268-4085
Beaver City, NE 68926
(308) 268-4085
Gr: PK-6 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
609 Ogden
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 824-3251
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 824-3251
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Furnas County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Furnas County, NE include Southern Valley Jr/sr High School, Cambridge High School and Arapahoe High School.
How many public high schools are located in Furnas County?
3 public high schools are located in Furnas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Furnas County?
Furnas County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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