For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 458 students in Cedar County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cedar County, NE are Hartington Newcastle High School, Randolph High School and Laurel-concord-coleridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedar County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Cedar County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nebraska public high schools.
Cedar County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hartington Newcastle 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 6% 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 Cedar County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hartington Newcastle High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 S Broadway
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3947
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3947
Gr: 7-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Randolph High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
207 N Pierce St
Randolph, NE 68771
(402) 337-0252
Randolph, NE 68771
(402) 337-0252
Gr: 7-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Laurel-concord-coleridge High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
502 Wakefield St
Laurel, NE 68745
(402) 256-3133
Laurel, NE 68745
(402) 256-3133
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Wynot High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
709 St James Ave
Wynot, NE 68792
(402) 357-2121
Wynot, NE 68792
(402) 357-2121
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Cedar County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
203 S Main St, Po Box 37
Coleridge, NE 68727
(402) 283-4844
Coleridge, NE 68727
(402) 283-4844
Gr: PK-4 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
203 S Main St, Po Box 37
Coleridge, NE 68727
(402) 283-4844
Coleridge, NE 68727
(402) 283-4844
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
203 S Main St, Po Box 37
Coleridge, NE 68727
(402) 283-4844
Coleridge, NE 68727
(402) 283-4844
Gr: 5-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cedar County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cedar County, NE include Hartington Newcastle High School, Randolph High School and Laurel-concord-coleridge High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cedar County?
4 public high schools are located in Cedar County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar County?
Cedar County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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