For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 107 students in Boyd County, NE.
The top-ranked public high school in Boyd County, NE is Boyd County High School (Spencer). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boyd County, NE public high school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Boyd County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public high schools.
Boyd County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Boyd County High School (Spencer), with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Boyd County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boyd County High School (Spencer)
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
106 E Greig St
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Boyd County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
701 Hoffman St
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
701 Hoffman St
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Gr: 5-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
402 Butte St Po Box 139
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Gr: PK-6 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
402 Butte St Po Box 139
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Gr: 7-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
701 Hoffman St
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Gr: PK-6 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
701 Hoffman St
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2081
Gr: 7-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
202 E 3rd St Po Box 8
Naper, NE 68755
(402) 832-5301
Naper, NE 68755
(402) 832-5301
Gr: K-6 | 8 students
89289 United Road
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2557
Lynch, NE 68746
(402) 569-2557
Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
106 E Greig St Po Box 109
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Gr: PK-6 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
106 E Greig St Po Box 109
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
402 Butte St
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Butte, NE 68722
(402) 775-2201
Gr: PK-4 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
106 E Greig St
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
106 E Greig St
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Spencer, NE 68777
(402) 589-1333
Gr: 5-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Boyd County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Boyd County, NE include Boyd County High School (Spencer).
How many public high schools are located in Boyd County?
1 public high schools are located in Boyd County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boyd County?
Boyd County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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