For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 257 students in Mitchell, NE.
The top-ranked public high school in Mitchell, NE is Mitchell Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mitchell, NE public high school have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Mitchell have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public high schools.
Mitchell, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mitchell Secondary School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Mitchell, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mitchell Secondary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1819 19th Ave
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-1707
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-1707
Gr: 7-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Mitchell, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100928 Cr 16
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 632-6394
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 632-6394
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mitchell, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mitchell, NE include Mitchell Secondary School.
How many public high schools are located in Mitchell?
1 public high schools are located in Mitchell.
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell?
Mitchell public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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