Best Schools in Adams County, NE
Adams County, NE has 35 public schools (11 high, 4 middle, 17 elementary) serving 8,283 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Adams County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Adams County, NE
The top high schools in Adams County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Adams Central Jr-sr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams Central Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 430 Students
2. Doniphan-trumbull Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Doniphan-trumbull Public Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 210 Students
3. Kenesaw Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenesaw Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 141 Students
4. Silver Lake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Silver Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 103 Students
5. Blue Hill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Hill Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 142 Students
6. Shelton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 112 Students
7. Minden High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minden Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 264 Students
8. Hastings Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hastings Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1067 Students
9. Lawrence/nelson High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Nebraska Unified 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 63 Students
10. Sandy Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Nebraska Unified 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 110 Students
Best Middle Schools in Adams County, NE
The top middle schools in Adams County, 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. Hastings Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hastings Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
3. Sandy Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Nebraska Unified 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 96 Students
4. Lawrence - Nelson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Nebraska Unified 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 53 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Adams County, NE
The top elementary schools in Adams County, 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. Minden East Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minden Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 232 Students
4. Doniphan-trumbull Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Doniphan-trumbull Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 240 Students
5. Blue Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Hill Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 176 Students
6. Shelton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 157 Students
7. Longfellow Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hastings Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 307 Students
8. Raymond A Watson Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hastings Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 332 Students
9. Hawthorne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hastings Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 332 Students
10. Alcott Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hastings Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 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.
Questions About Schools in Adams County, NE
How many schools are in Adams County, NE?
Adams County, NE has 35 public schools: 11 high schools, 4 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 8,283 students in total.
How do schools in Adams County perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in Adams County score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Adams County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Adams County?
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: 62%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Adams County
4 places in Adams County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (2)
- Hastings Public Schools (7 schools)
- Adams Central Public Schools (3 schools)