For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 184 students in Deuel County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Deuel County, NE are South Platte High School and Creek Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deuel County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Deuel County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Deuel County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Platte 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in Deuel County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Platte High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 Plum St
Big Springs, NE 69122
(308) 889-3622
Big Springs, NE 69122
(308) 889-3622
Gr: 7-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Creek Valley High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3rd & Washington
Chappell, NE 69129
(308) 874-3310
Chappell, NE 69129
(308) 874-3310
Gr: 7-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Deuel County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Deuel County, NE include South Platte High School and Creek Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Deuel County?
2 public high schools are located in Deuel County.
What is the racial composition of students in Deuel County?
Deuel County public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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