For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 450 students in Mc Cook, NE.
The top-ranked public high school in Mc Cook, NE is Mc Cook Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mc Cook, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Mc Cook have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Mc Cook, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mc Cook Senior High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Mc Cook, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mc Cook Senior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 W 7th St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5422
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5422
Gr: 9-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Mc Cook, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Center For Spec Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
N Hwy 83
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-2072
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-2072
Gr: PK-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
38397 Road 721
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5679
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5679
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
500 E 5th St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5624
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5624
Gr: PK-6 | 160 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Po Box 80
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-4419
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-4419
Gr: PK-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Mc Cook Alternative Education (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
404 West 7th Street
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5631
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-5631
Gr: 7-12
300 W 4th St
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-4106
Mc Cook, NE 69001
(308) 345-4106
Gr: K-6 | 98 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mc Cook, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mc Cook, NE include Mc Cook Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mc Cook?
2 public high schools are located in Mc Cook.
What is the racial composition of students in Mc Cook?
Mc Cook public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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