Best High Schools in Aurora, NE

Aurora, NE has 7 high schools with 1,173 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 Aurora score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Aurora exceed expectations.

1. Heartland Community High Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Heartland Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 156 Students

2. Hampton High School

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hampton Public School • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 81 Students

3. Sutton Secondary School

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sutton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 180 Students

4. Giltner High School

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Giltner Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 94 Students

5. Aurora High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Aurora Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 374 Students

6. Central City High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Central City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 232 Students

7. Harvard High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Harvard Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 56 Students

Best Middle Schools in Aurora, NE

Aurora, NE has 2 middle schools with 497 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 Aurora score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Aurora don't meet expectations.

1. Aurora Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Aurora Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 269 Students

2. Central City Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Central City Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 228 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Aurora, NE

Aurora, NE has 8 elementary schools with 1,686 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 Aurora score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Aurora meet expectations.

1. Aurora Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Aurora Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 513 Students

2. Heartland Community Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Heartland Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 197 Students

3. Sutton Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sutton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 240 Students

4. Hampton Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hampton Public School • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 110 Students

5. Central City Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Central City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 307 Students

6. Giltner Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Giltner Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 152 Students

7. Harvard Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Harvard Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 97 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Aurora, NE

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Aurora, NE has a total population of 5,170 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Aurora, NE

3,356

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

30%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Aurora, NE.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

13.63 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.26 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

10.37 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Aurora, NE.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Aurora, NE.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

76 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Aurora, NE Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Aurora, NE

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Hampton, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Marquette, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Stockham, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Giltner, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Phillips, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Henderson, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Bradshaw, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Chapman, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Overland, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Riverside Park, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations