For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 288 students in Chase County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Chase County, NE are Chase County High School and Wauneta-palisade High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chase County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Chase County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public high schools.
Chase County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chase County 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 26% 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 Chase County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chase County High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
520 E 9th St
Imperial, NE 69033
(308) 882-4304
Imperial, NE 69033
(308) 882-4304
Gr: 9-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Wauneta-palisade High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
214 W Wichita
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5650
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5650
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Chase County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
265 Broadway Box 2
Champion, NE 69023
(308) 882-5789
Champion, NE 69023
(308) 882-5789
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students
120 Washika St
Champion, NE 69023
(308) 882-2111
Champion, NE 69023
(308) 882-2111
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students
214 W Wichita Box 368
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5700
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5700
Gr: K-6 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
214 West Wichita
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5700
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5700
Gr: PK-2 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Wellington School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
1000 Wellington
Imperial, NE 69033
(308) 882-5211
Imperial, NE 69033
(308) 882-5211
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Chase County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Chase County, NE include Chase County High School and Wauneta-palisade High School.
How many public high schools are located in Chase County?
2 public high schools are located in Chase County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chase County?
Chase County public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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