For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 407 students in Nemaha County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Nemaha County, NE are High School At Johnson and Auburn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nemaha County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Nemaha County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Nebraska public high schools.
Nemaha County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Auburn High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Nemaha County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
High School At Johnson
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 Main St
Johnson, NE 68378
(402) 868-5235
Johnson, NE 68378
(402) 868-5235
Gr: 7-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Auburn High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1829 Central Ave
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4328
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4328
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Nemaha County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
309 Water St Box 128
Brownville, NE 68321
(402) 825-4381
Brownville, NE 68321
(402) 825-4381
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students
1007 S Main Po Box 127
Brock, NE 68320
(402) 856-3495
Brock, NE 68320
(402) 856-3495
Gr: K-6 | 97 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Learning Center (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
1109 R Street
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4354
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4354
Gr: 1-12
64549 Hwy 136
Brownville, NE 68321
(402) 274-5687
Brownville, NE 68321
(402) 274-5687
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Multi-handicapped (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1109 R St
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-3212
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-3212
Gr: 3-9
1007 S Main Po Box 127
Brock, NE 68320
(402) 856-3495
Brock, NE 68320
(402) 856-3495
Gr: K-6 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
1110 M St
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4027
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4027
Gr: K-6 | 118 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Nemaha County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Nemaha County, NE include High School At Johnson and Auburn High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nemaha County?
2 public high schools are located in Nemaha County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nemaha County?
Nemaha County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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