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Best High Schools in Zip Code 68434

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Top rankedSeward High School17^th of 146 Nebraska high schools

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Summary:

The 68434 zip code is home to a single high school, Seward High School, which has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Nebraska. This standout institution serves students in grades 9-12 and is part of the highly-rated Seward Public Schools district.

Seward High School is an exceptional academic performer, with students significantly outpacing state averages in ELA, Math, and Science proficiency. The school boasts a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a state ranking of 17 out of 146 high schools for the 2024-2025 school year. Additionally, Seward High School maintains a strong 4-year graduation rate of 87.9% and a lower-than-average student-teacher ratio of 12.6, suggesting a positive and supportive learning environment.

While Seward High School excels in many areas, the school's slightly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 19.3% indicates a potential opportunity for improvement in student engagement and attendance. Overall, Seward High School stands out as a high-performing institution that provides a quality education to its students, making it an attractive option for families in the 68434 zip code area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT English Language Arts (2025)	ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Seward High School	Public	9-12	532 Northern Heights	Seward	68434	Seward County	Seward Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 643-2988	511	39	13.2	14.7%	472 (92.4%)	3 (0.6%)	19 (3.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.5%)	85	17^th of 146 public high schools	88.4%		79.7	24^th of 168 public high schools	85.7%	7	58.7	71.9	74.4	$18,626	$92	$15,251

Cities Near Zip Code 68434

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Seward	2.91 mi	3	4^th
Utica	10.53 mi	3	62^nd
Milford	10.54 mi	2	56^th
Dwight	13.87 mi	1
Malcolm	14.83 mi	2	36^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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