For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 621 students in Box Butte County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Box Butte County, NE are Hemingford High School and Alliance High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Box Butte County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Box Butte County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Box Butte County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hemingford High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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 Box Butte County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hemingford High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
911 Niobrara Ave
Hemingford, NE 69348
(308) 487-3328
Hemingford, NE 69348
(308) 487-3328
Gr: 7-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Alliance High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Box Butte
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-3359
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-3359
Gr: 9-12 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Box Butte County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1604 Sweetwater Ave
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-4331
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-4331
Gr: K-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
1604 Sweetwater Ave
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-4331
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-4331
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
715 Box Butte Ave
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-1579
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-1579
Gr: K-6 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
810 Cottonwood School Rd
Hemingford, NE 69348
(308) 432-5835
Hemingford, NE 69348
(308) 432-5835
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Po Box 217
Hemingford, NE 69348
(308) 432-5835
Hemingford, NE 69348
(308) 432-5835
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
100 Depot St
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-3402
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-3402
Gr: PK-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
6590 Otoe Rd Po Box 744
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-3776
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-3776
Gr: PK-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
5891 Knox Rd
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-5227
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-5227
Gr: PK-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
6590 Otoe Rd
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-3776
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-3776
Gr: PK-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
2550 County Road 54
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-2529
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-2529
Gr: PK-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Box Butte County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Box Butte County, NE include Hemingford High School and Alliance High School.
How many public high schools are located in Box Butte County?
2 public high schools are located in Box Butte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Box Butte County?
Box Butte County public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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