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A recent study ranks the top 25 high schools in Nebraska for athletes based on various factors including state championships and student participation. The rankings highlight the state's legacy in sports, featuring legends like Bob Gibson and Gale Sayers.
Everyone knows of Nebraska’s run as one of the top college football programs in the 1990’s but on an individual basis, several high school legends have come from the state.
Bob Gibson and Gale Sayers paved the way for modern athletes to continue putting the state ahead as one of the Midwest’s premier sporting sites.
Which high schools in Nebraska are considered the best for athletes today?
According to a study conducted by Niche, which accounts for survey feedback from students and parents—accounting for "reviews of athletics, number of state championships, student participation in athletics, and the number of sports offered at the school"—and data from the U.S. Department of Education, these are the top 25.
Total number of sports: 17
Total number of sports: 19
Total number of sports: 9
Total number of sports: 21
Total number of sports: 9
Total number of sports: 20
Total number of sports: 15
Total number of sports: 5
Total number of sports: 18
Total number of sports: 8
Total number of sports: 11
Total number of sports: 14
Total number of sports: 19
Total number of sports: 17
Total number of sports: 19
Total number of sports: 19
Total number of sports: 26
Total number of sports: 24
Total number of sports: 22
Total number of sports: 11
Total number of sports: 21
Total number of sports: 7
Total number of sports: 17
Total number of sports: 11
Total number of sports: 26
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: See which Nebraska high schools were named best for athletes in 2026
The rankings were based on survey feedback from students and parents, reviews of athletics, number of state championships, student participation in athletics, and the number of sports offered.
Mount Michael Benedictine High School in Elkhorn is ranked number 25 for athletes in Nebraska.
Notable athletes from Nebraska high schools include Bob Gibson and Gale Sayers, who have contributed to the state's reputation in sports.
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