For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 364 students in Dawes County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Dawes County, NE are Chadron Senior High School, Crawford High School and Pine Ridge Job Corps. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dawes County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Dawes County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Nebraska public high schools.
Dawes County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chadron Senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Dawes County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chadron Senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Cedar
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0707
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0707
Gr: 9-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Crawford High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
908 5th St
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-1531
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-1531
Gr: 7-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Pine Ridge Job Corps
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15710 Hwy 385
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-8650
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-8650
Gr: 10-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
60 Alpha Rd
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-3824
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-3824
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
60 Alpha Rd
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-3824
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-3824
Gr: PK-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
31 Phelps St
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-2436
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-2436
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
651 Corkscrew Rd
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-1862
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-1862
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
360 W Belmont Rd
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-2278
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-2278
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students
91 Prairie Home Rd
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-5243
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-5243
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
91 Prairie Home Rd
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-5243
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-5243
Gr: PK-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
1220 Table Center Rd
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-4314
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-4314
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students
5240 Hwy 20
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-3717
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-3717
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
1950 Cottonwood Rd
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-2337
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-2337
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students
310 Elkhorn
Whitney, NE 69367
(308) 667-1734
Whitney, NE 69367
(308) 667-1734
Gr: PK-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
310 Elkhorn St
Whitney, NE 69367
(308) 667-1734
Whitney, NE 69367
(308) 667-1734
Gr: PK-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dawes County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Dawes County, NE include Chadron Senior High School, Crawford High School and Pine Ridge Job Corps.
How many public high schools are located in Dawes County?
3 public high schools are located in Dawes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dawes County?
Dawes County public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Dawes County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Dawes County include: Crawford High School vs. Chadron Senior High School, Chadron Senior High School vs. Crawford High School
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