Best Schools in 68779, NE
68779, NE has 14 public schools (6 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,359 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in 68779 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 68779, NE
The top high schools in 68779, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leigh High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leigh Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 99 Students
2. Stanton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanton Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 176 Students
3. Wisner-pilger High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wisner-pilger Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 188 Students
4. Clarkson Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarkson Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 116 Students
5. Winside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winside Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 97 Students
6. Norfolk Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1346 Students
Best Middle Schools in 68779, NE
The top middle schools in 68779, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Norfolk Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 600 Students
2. Norfolk Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 641 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 68779, NE
The top elementary schools in 68779, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wisner-pilger Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wisner-pilger Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 249 Students
2. Leigh Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leigh Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 177 Students
3. Stanton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanton Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 207 Students
4. Woodland Park Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 208 Students
5. Clarkson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarkson Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 108 Students
6. Winside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winside Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 147 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 68779, NE
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
68779, NE has a total population of 2,317 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 68779, 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 68779, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 68779, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 68779, 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 68779, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 68779, NE
How many schools are in 68779, NE?
68779, NE has 14 public schools: 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,359 students in total.
How do schools in 68779 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 68779 score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in 68779 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 68779?
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: 64%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations