Best Public High Schools in Wauneta, NE (2026)

Best Wauneta Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 69 students in Wauneta, NE.

The top-ranked public high school in Wauneta, NE is Wauneta-palisade High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Wauneta, NE public high school have an score of 50% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and score of 20% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Wauneta have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.

Wauneta, NE public high school have a of 80%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Wauneta-palisade High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Wauneta, NE (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Wauneta-palisade High School

(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
:

Bottom 50%

214 W Wichita
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5650

Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wauneta, Nebraska

Wauneta, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Madison High School (Closed 2023)

214 W Wichita Box 368
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5700

Gr: K-6 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Wauneta Attendance Center (Closed 2013)

214 West Wichita
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5700

Gr: PK-2 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wauneta, NE?

The top-ranked public high schools in Wauneta, NE include Wauneta-palisade High School.

How many public high schools are located in Wauneta?

1 public high schools are located in Wauneta.

What is the racial composition of students in Wauneta?

Wauneta public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).