Best Schools in 68429, NE
68429, NE has 5 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,349 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in 68429 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 68429, NE
The top high schools in 68429, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thayer Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thayer Central Community Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 190 Students
2. Fairbury Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairbury Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 377 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 68429, NE
The top elementary schools in 68429, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thayer Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thayer Central Community Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 250 Students
2. Jefferson Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairbury Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 270 Students
3. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairbury Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 262 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 68429, NE
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
68429, NE has a total population of 40 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 68429, NE
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 68429, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 68429, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 68429, NE.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 68429, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 68429, NE
How many schools are in 68429, NE?
68429, NE has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,349 students in total.
How do schools in 68429 perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in 68429 score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in 68429 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 68429?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations