Best Schools in Adams County, NE
Adams County, NE has a total of 37 schools including 13 high schools, 4 middle schools and 20 elementary schools. A total of 8,528 students attend Adams County, NE schools. On average, schools in Adams County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Adams County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Adams County, NE
Adams County, NE has 13 high schools with 3,085 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Adams County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Adams County exceed expectations.
1. Kenesaw Secondary School
SchoolGrade
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Kenesaw Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 141 Students
2. Blue Hill High School
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Blue Hill Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 142 Students
3. Adams Central Jr-sr High Sch
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Adams Central Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 430 Students
4. Shelton High School
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Shelton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 112 Students
5. Doniphan-trumbull Secondary
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Doniphan-trumbull Public Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 210 Students
6. Minden High School
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Minden Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 264 Students
7. Silver Lake High School
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Silver Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 103 Students
8. Hastings Senior High School
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Hastings Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1067 Students
9. Rock Hills Jr/sr High School
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Rock Hills • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 186 Students
10. Smith Center Jr Sr High
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Smith Center • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 194 Students
Best Middle Schools in Adams County, NE
Adams County, NE has 4 middle schools with 1,134 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Adams County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Adams County meet expectations.
1. C L Jones Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minden Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 324 Students
2. Hastings Middle School
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Hastings Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
3. Pike Valley Jr High
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Pike Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 30 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Adams County, NE
Adams County, NE has 20 elementary schools with 4,309 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Adams County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Adams County meet expectations.
1. Minden East Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minden Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 232 Students
2. Adams Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Adams Central Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 499 Students
3. Doniphan-trumbull Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Doniphan-trumbull Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 240 Students
4. Blue Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Blue Hill Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 176 Students
5. Rock Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Rock Hills • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 194 Students
6. Kenesaw Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Kenesaw Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 142 Students
7. Silver Lake Elem Sch-bladen
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Silver Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 123 Students
8. Hawthorne Elementary School
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Hastings Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 332 Students
9. Raymond A Watson Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Hastings Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 332 Students
10. Longfellow Elementary School
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Hastings Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 307 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Adams County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Adams County, NE has a total population of 31,205 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Adams County, 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 Adams County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Adams County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Adams County, 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 Adams County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
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