For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 542 students in Hamilton County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, NE are Hampton High School, Giltner High School and Aurora High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Hamilton County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Aurora High School, with 90-94% 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 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hamilton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hampton High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
458 5th St
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3116
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3116
Gr: 7-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Giltner High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
#2 West 6th Rd
Giltner, NE 68841
(402) 849-2238
Giltner, NE 68841
(402) 849-2238
Gr: 7-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Aurora High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 M St
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Gr: 9-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Hamilton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
558 5th St
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3285
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3285
Gr: PK | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
418 3rd St Box 45
Hordville, NE 68846
(402) 757-3351
Hordville, NE 68846
(402) 757-3351
Gr: PK-6 | 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, NE include Hampton High School, Giltner High School and Aurora High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hamilton County?
3 public high schools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton 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 36% (majority Hispanic).
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