For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,059 students in Dixon County, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Dixon County, NE are Ponca Elementary School, Ponca High School and Wakefield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dixon County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Dixon County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dixon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ponca Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
505 3rd St
Ponca, NE 68770
(402) 755-5700
Ponca, NE 68770
(402) 755-5700
Grades: 3-6
| 118 students
Rank: #22.
Ponca High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 3rd St
Ponca, NE 68770
(402) 755-5701
Ponca, NE 68770
(402) 755-5701
Grades: 7-12
| 203 students
Rank: #33.
Wakefield High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
802 Highland
Wakefield, NE 68784
(402) 287-2012
Wakefield, NE 68784
(402) 287-2012
Grades: 7-12
| 241 students
Rank: #44.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
126 E 5th
Allen, NE 68710
(402) 635-2484
Allen, NE 68710
(402) 635-2484
Grades: PK-6
| 79 students
Rank: #55.
Wakefield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
802 Highland
Wakefield, NE 68784
(402) 287-9892
Wakefield, NE 68784
(402) 287-9892
Grades: PK-6
| 353 students
Rank: #66.
Allen High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
126 E 5th
Allen, NE 68710
(402) 635-2484
Allen, NE 68710
(402) 635-2484
Grades: 7-12
| 65 students
Dixon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
509 Annie St
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Grades: PK-2
| 17 students
509 Annie Street, Po Box 187
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
509 Annie St, Po Box 187
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Grades: 5-8
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dixon County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Dixon County, NE include Ponca Elementary School, Ponca High School and Wakefield High School.
How many public schools are located in Dixon County?
6 public schools are located in Dixon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dixon County?
Dixon County public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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