For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 771 students in York County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in York County, NE are Heartland Community High School, Mccool Junction Jr-sr High School and York High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
York County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in York County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public high schools.
York County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is York 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 16% 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 York County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heartland Community High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 Front St
Henderson, NE 68371
(402) 723-4434
Henderson, NE 68371
(402) 723-4434
Gr: 7-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Mccool Junction Jr-sr High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 South Gragan Ave
Mc Cool Junction, NE 68401
(402) 724-2231
Mc Cool Junction, NE 68401
(402) 724-2231
Gr: 7-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
York High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1005 Duke Dr
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
Gr: 9-12 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
York County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hwy 81 Box 135
Benedict, NE 68316
(402) 732-6677
Benedict, NE 68316
(402) 732-6677
Gr: 4-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Epworth Village Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1822 Iowa Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-3625
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-3625
1501 Front St Po Box 626
Bradshaw, NE 68319
(402) 736-4353
Bradshaw, NE 68319
(402) 736-4353
Gr: 7-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
1501 Front St Po Box 626
Henderson, NE 68371
(402) 723-4434
Henderson, NE 68371
(402) 723-4434
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
206 E Jackson Box 98
Bradshaw, NE 68319
(402) 736-4353
Bradshaw, NE 68319
(402) 736-4353
Gr: 7-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in York County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in York County, NE include Heartland Community High School, Mccool Junction Jr-sr High School and York High School.
How many public high schools are located in York County?
3 public high schools are located in York County.
What is the racial composition of students in York County?
York County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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