For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 93 students in Dorchester, NE.
The top-ranked public high school in Dorchester, NE is Dorchester High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dorchester, NE public high school have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Dorchester have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Dorchester, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dorchester High School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Dorchester, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dorchester High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
506 W 9th
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Dorchester, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
506 W 9th
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Gr: PK | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Dorchester, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Dorchester, NE include Dorchester High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dorchester?
1 public high schools are located in Dorchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Dorchester?
Dorchester public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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