For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 241 students in Wakefield, NE.
The top-ranked public high school in Wakefield, NE is Wakefield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wakefield, NE public high school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Wakefield have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Wakefield, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is equal to the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wakefield High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Wakefield, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wakefield High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
802 Highland
Wakefield, NE 68784
(402) 287-2012
Wakefield, NE 68784
(402) 287-2012
Gr: 7-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wakefield, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wakefield, NE include Wakefield High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wakefield?
1 public high schools are located in Wakefield.
What is the racial composition of students in Wakefield?
Wakefield public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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