For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 203 students in Ponca, NE.
The top-ranked public high school in Ponca, NE is Ponca High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ponca, NE public high school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Ponca have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Nebraska public high schools.
Ponca, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ponca High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Ponca, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ponca High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
505 3rd St
Ponca, NE 68770
(402) 755-5701
Ponca, NE 68770
(402) 755-5701
Gr: 7-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ponca, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ponca, NE include Ponca High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ponca?
1 public high schools are located in Ponca.
What is the racial composition of students in Ponca?
Ponca public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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