For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 663 students in Custer County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Custer County, NE are Arnold High School, Callaway High School and Anselmo-merna High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Custer County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Custer County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Custer 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 Broken Bow 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Custer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arnold High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 N Haskell
Arnold, NE 69120
(308) 848-2226
Arnold, NE 69120
(308) 848-2226
Gr: 7-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Callaway High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 N Needham
Callaway, NE 68825
(308) 836-2272
Callaway, NE 68825
(308) 836-2272
Gr: 7-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Anselmo-merna High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
750 N Conway St
Merna, NE 68856
(308) 643-2224
Merna, NE 68856
(308) 643-2224
Gr: 7-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Broken Bow High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
323 N 7th Ave
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2475
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2475
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Ansley High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1124 Cameron St
Ansley, NE 68814
(308) 935-1121
Ansley, NE 68814
(308) 935-1121
Gr: 7-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sargent High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 N 5th St
Sargent, NE 68874
(308) 527-4119
Sargent, NE 68874
(308) 527-4119
Gr: 7-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Custer County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Custer County, NE include Arnold High School, Callaway High School and Anselmo-merna High School.
How many public high schools are located in Custer County?
6 public high schools are located in Custer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Custer County?
Custer County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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