For the 2025 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 376 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 495 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 148 students
Seward County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
310 Ash St Box 35
Bee, NE 68314
(402) 643-2231
Bee, NE 68314
(402) 643-2231
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
418 Pine St
Pleasant Dale, NE 68423
(402) 795-3780
Pleasant Dale, NE 68423
(402) 795-3780
Grades: PK-6
| 38 students
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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