For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 183 students in Nuckolls County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Nuckolls County, NE are Lawrence/nelson High School and Superior Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nuckolls County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Nuckolls County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Nuckolls County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Superior 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 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Nuckolls County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawrence/nelson High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
850 S Nevada
Nelson, NE 68961
(402) 225-3371
Nelson, NE 68961
(402) 225-3371
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Superior Sr High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 W 8th St
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3257
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3257
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Nuckolls County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
411 E Second
Lawrence, NE 68957
(402) 756-7014
Lawrence, NE 68957
(402) 756-7014
Gr: PK | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
1005 Idaho St
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3025
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3025
Gr: 3-6 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
448 N Kansas
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3432
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3432
Gr: PK | 17 students Minority enrollment: 6%
601 W 8th Box 288
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3257
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3257
Gr: 7-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
230 North Dakota
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-4531
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-4531
Gr: PK-2 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Nuckolls County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Nuckolls County, NE include Lawrence/nelson High School and Superior Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nuckolls County?
2 public high schools are located in Nuckolls County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nuckolls County?
Nuckolls 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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