For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,019 students in Seward County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Seward County, NE are Milford High School, Seward High School and Centennial Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seward County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Seward County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nebraska public high schools.
Seward County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Seward High School, with ≥95% 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 Seward County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milford High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 G Street
Milford, NE 68405
(402) 761-2525
Milford, NE 68405
(402) 761-2525
Gr: 7-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Seward High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
532 Northern Heights
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2988
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2988
Gr: 9-12 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Centennial Jr-sr High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Centennial
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2321
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2321
Gr: 9-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Seward County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
418 Pine St
Pleasant Dale, NE 68423
(402) 795-3780
Pleasant Dale, NE 68423
(402) 795-3780
Gr: PK-6 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Seward County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Seward County, NE include Milford High School, Seward High School and Centennial Jr-sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Seward County?
3 public high schools are located in Seward County.
What is the racial composition of students in Seward County?
Seward 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).
Which public high schools in Seward County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Seward County include: Milford High School vs. Seward High School, Seward High School vs. Milford High School
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