Best Schools in 68959, NE
68959, NE has 18 public schools (8 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 5,952 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in 68959 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 68959, NE
The top high schools in 68959, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Axtell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Axtell Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 135 Students
2. Adams Central Jr-sr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams Central Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 430 Students
3. Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilcox-hildreth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 98 Students
4. Gibbon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gibbon Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 236 Students
5. Kenesaw Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenesaw Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 141 Students
6. Silver Lake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Silver Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 103 Students
7. Kearney High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1629 Students
8. Minden High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minden Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 264 Students
Best Middle Schools in 68959, NE
The top middle schools in 68959, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. C L Jones Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minden Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 324 Students
2. Horizon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 68959, NE
The top elementary schools in 68959, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kenesaw Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenesaw Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 142 Students
2. Adams Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams Central Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 499 Students
3. Kenwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 381 Students
4. Axtell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Axtell Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 200 Students
5. Minden East Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minden Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 232 Students
6. Gibbon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gibbon Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 318 Students
7. Silver Lake Elem Sch-bladen
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Silver Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 123 Students
8. Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilcox-hildreth Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 78 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 68959, NE
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
68959, NE has a total population of 4,121 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 68959, 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 68959, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 68959, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 68959, 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 68959, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 68959, NE
How many schools are in 68959, NE?
68959, NE has 18 public schools: 8 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 5,952 students in total.
How do schools in 68959 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 68959 score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in 68959 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 68959?
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: 66%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations