For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 161 students in Wood River, NE.
The top-ranked public high school in Wood River, NE is Wood River Rural High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wood River, NE public high school have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Wood River have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Wood River, 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 Wood River Rural 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 29% 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 Wood River, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wood River Rural High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13800 W Wood River Rd
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2249
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2249
Gr: 9-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Wood River, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2726 S 130th Road
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2325
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2325
Gr: PK-6 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wood River, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wood River, NE include Wood River Rural High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wood River?
1 public high schools are located in Wood River.
What is the racial composition of students in Wood River?
Wood River public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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