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Best Schools in 68824, NE
68824, NE has 9 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,309 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in 68824 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 68824, NE
The top high schools in 68824, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centura Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centura Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 208 Students
2. Wood River Rural High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood River Rural Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 154 Students
3. Northwest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 703 Students
Best Middle Schools in 68824, NE
The top middle schools in 68824, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wood River Rural Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood River Rural Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 126 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 68824, NE
The top elementary schools in 68824, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cedar Hollow School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 378 Students
2. 1r Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 190 Students
3. Centura Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centura Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 273 Students
4. Wood River Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood River Rural Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students
5. New Hope Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Hope Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 7 • 47 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 68824, NE
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
68824, NE has a total population of 1,440 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 68824, 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 68824, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 68824, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 68824, 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 68824, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 68824, NE
How many schools are in 68824, NE?
68824, NE has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,309 students in total.
How do schools in 68824 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 68824 score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in 68824 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 68824?
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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- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 48%
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- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations