For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,295 students in Cass County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cass County, NE are Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School, Conestoga Jr/sr High School and Louisville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public high schools.
Cass County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Conestoga Jr/sr 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 10% 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 Cass County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Wyoming St
Murdock, NE 68407
(402) 867-2341
Murdock, NE 68407
(402) 867-2341
Gr: 7-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Conestoga Jr/sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8404 42nd St
Murray, NE 68409
(402) 235-2271
Murray, NE 68409
(402) 235-2271
Gr: 7-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Louisville High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 W 3rd
Louisville, NE 68037
(402) 234-3585
Louisville, NE 68037
(402) 234-3585
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Weeping Water High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
204 West O
Weeping Water, NE 68463
(402) 267-4265
Weeping Water, NE 68463
(402) 267-4265
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Plattsmouth High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1916 Old Hwy 34
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3322
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3322
Gr: 9-12 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Cass County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Conestoga Alternative Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
515 Maple Ave, Po Box 187
Nehawka, NE 68413
(402) 227-2935
Nehawka, NE 68413
(402) 227-2935
515 Maple St. Po Box 187
Nehawka, NE 68413
(402) 235-2269
Nehawka, NE 68413
(402) 235-2269
Gr: 6-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
115 Cherry St Box 98
Manley, NE 68403
(402) 234-5234
Manley, NE 68403
(402) 234-5234
Gr: PK-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
1916 E Hwy 34
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3322
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3322
Gr: 7-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
18516 3rd St Po Box 27
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 298-8402
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 298-8402
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cass County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cass County, NE include Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School, Conestoga Jr/sr High School and Louisville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cass County?
5 public high schools are located in Cass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Cass County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cass County include: Plattsmouth High School vs. Conestoga Jr/sr High School, Weeping Water High School vs. Plattsmouth High School, Conestoga Jr/sr High School vs. Plattsmouth High School
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