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Best Schools in Adams, NE
Adams, NE has 13 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,960 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in Adams don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Adams, NE
The top high schools in Adams, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jr-sr High School At Palmyra
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmyra District O R 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 163 Students
2. Norris High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norris School Dist 160 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 757 Students
3. Freeman High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeman Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 199 Students
4. Sterling High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 89 Students
5. Beatrice High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beatrice Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 644 Students
Best Middle Schools in Adams, NE
The top middle schools in Adams, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Norris Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norris School Dist 160 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 595 Students
2. Beatrice Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beatrice Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 421 Students
3. Palmyra Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmyra District O R 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 148 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Adams, NE
The top elementary schools in Adams, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elementary At Bennet
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmyra District O R 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 400 Students
2. Norris Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norris School Dist 160 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 577 Students
3. Freeman Elementary-adams
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeman Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 278 Students
4. Sterling Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 135 Students
5. Norris Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norris School Dist 160 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 554 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Adams, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Adams, NE has a total population of 1,257 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Adams, 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, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Adams, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Adams, 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, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Adams, NE
How many schools are in Adams, NE?
Adams, NE has 13 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,960 students in total.
How do schools in Adams perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Adams score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in Adams don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Adams?
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: 69%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Adams
2 of 2 schools in Adams carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Adams. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.