Best Schools in 68849, NE
68849, NE has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,784 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in 68849 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 68849, NE
The top high schools in 68849, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kearney High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1629 Students
Best Middle Schools in 68849, NE
The top middle schools in 68849, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Horizon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 68849, NE
The top elementary schools in 68849, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
2. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 254 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 68849, NE
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
68849, NE has a total population of 2,405 with 55% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 68849, 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 68849, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 68849, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 68849, 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 68849, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 68849, NE
How many schools are in 68849, NE?
68849, NE has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,784 students in total.
How do schools in 68849 perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in 68849 score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in 68849 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 68849?
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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