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Best High Schools in Zip Code 68666

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School

120

Students

5-star school

Top rankedCross County High School5^th of 146 Nebraska high schools

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Biggest riser

Cross County High School up 57 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 68666 zip code is home to a single high-performing high school, Cross County High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. This small school of just 126 students has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Nebraska, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and placing 5th out of 146 schools in the 2024-2025 school year.

Cross County High School stands out for its exceptional academic achievement, with 72% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT Math and 76% in ACT Science, significantly outpacing the state averages. The school also boasts a strong 4-year graduation rate of 87.9% and a low student-teacher ratio of 9:1, indicating a high level of individualized attention. Despite having 31.75% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school is effectively supporting all students and helping them succeed.

The data suggests Cross County Community Schools is investing significant resources into its educational programs, with a spending-per-student of $24,522 in 2023-2024. This level of funding, combined with the school's continuous improvement and focus on academic excellence, has made Cross County High School a standout institution in the region, providing a high-quality education and preparing students for college and career.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				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 Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cross County High School	Public	9-12	1270 123rd Rd	Stromsburg	68666	Polk County	Cross County Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 764-5521	120	14	8.5	26.7%	104 (86.7%)	4 (3.3%)	11 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	92.6	5^th of 146 public high schools	96.6%		65.6	62^nd of 168 public high schools	63.1%	57	72.0	76.0	$25,694	$300	$21,086

Cities Near Zip Code 68666

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Stromsburg	2.57 mi	3
Osceola	4.71 mi	3
Polk	10.24 mi	1
Shelby	10.53 mi	3	78^th
Clarks	14.81 mi	1

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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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