For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 290 students in Fillmore County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Fillmore County, NE are Exeter-milligan High School, Fillmore Central High School and Shickley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fillmore County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Fillmore County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Fillmore County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fillmore Central High School, with 80-89% 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 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Fillmore County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Exeter-milligan High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
318 S River Ave
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Fillmore Central High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1410 L Street
Geneva, NE 68361
(402) 759-3141
Geneva, NE 68361
(402) 759-3141
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Shickley High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
104 E Murray
Shickley, NE 68436
(402) 627-3375
Shickley, NE 68436
(402) 627-3375
Gr: 7-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Fillmore County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
502 9th St
Milligan, NE 68406
(402) 629-4265
Milligan, NE 68406
(402) 629-4265
Gr: 3-6 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
950 F St Box 157
Fairmont, NE 68354
(402) 268-3411
Fairmont, NE 68354
(402) 268-3411
Gr: K-6 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 8%
202 S Main Box 128
Ohiowa, NE 68416
(402) 295-2377
Ohiowa, NE 68416
(402) 295-2377
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 8%
088 S Main Po Box 96
Strang, NE 68444
(402) 759-4727
Strang, NE 68444
(402) 759-4727
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fillmore County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Fillmore County, NE include Exeter-milligan High School, Fillmore Central High School and Shickley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fillmore County?
3 public high schools are located in Fillmore County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fillmore County?
Fillmore 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 36% (majority Hispanic).
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