For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,437 students in Gage County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Gage County, NE are Freeman High School, Freeman Elementary-adams and Diller-odell Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gage County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Gage County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public high schools.
Gage 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 Freeman 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 10% 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 Gage County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Freeman High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
415 Eighth St
Adams, NE 68301
(402) 988-2525
Adams, NE 68301
(402) 988-2525
Gr: 7-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Freeman Elementary-adams
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
415 Eighth St
Adams, NE 68301
(402) 988-2525
Adams, NE 68301
(402) 988-2525
Gr: PK-10 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Diller-odell Secondary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
506 Perry St
Odell, NE 68415
(402) 766-4210
Odell, NE 68415
(402) 766-4210
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Beatrice High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Orange Blvd
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1515
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1515
Gr: 9-12 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Southern Jr-sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 S 11th St
Wymore, NE 68466
(402) 645-3326
Wymore, NE 68466
(402) 645-3326
Gr: 7-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Educational Service Unit 5
Alternative School
900 West Court
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-5277
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-5277
Gr: 9-12
Gage County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
201 South Cedar Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1585
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1585
Gr: PK | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
201 S Cedar St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1585
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1585
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Compass Learning Community (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2920 East Court Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 239-7021
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 239-7021
500 N 19th
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1575
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1575
Gr: PK-2 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
1300 N 14th St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1566
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1566
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
400 S 7th St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1580
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1580
Gr: 3-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gage County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gage County, NE include Freeman High School, Freeman Elementary-adams and Diller-odell Secondary School.
How many public high schools are located in Gage County?
6 public high schools are located in Gage County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gage County?
Gage County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Gage County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Gage County include: Freeman High School vs. Freeman Elementary-adams
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