Best Schools in Brown County, NE
Brown County, NE has 12 public schools (5 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 993 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Brown County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Brown County, NE
The top high schools in Brown County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rock County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rock County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 97 Students
2. Ainsworth High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ainsworth Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
3. Valentine High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valentine Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 164 Students
4. High School At Dunning
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sandhills Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 35 Students
5. Keya Paha County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Keya Paha County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 48 Students
Best Middle Schools in Brown County, NE
The top middle schools in Brown County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ainsworth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ainsworth Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 116 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Brown County, NE
The top elementary schools in Brown County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ainsworth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ainsworth Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 134 Students
2. Elementary School At Halsey
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sandhills Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 47 Students
3. Bassett Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rock County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 141 Students
4. Spring View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Keya Paha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 38 Students
5. Simeon School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valentine Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 16 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Brown County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Brown County, NE has a total population of 2,903 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Brown 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 Brown County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Brown County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Brown 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 Brown County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Brown County, NE
How many schools are in Brown County, NE?
Brown County, NE has 12 public schools: 5 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 993 students in total.
How do schools in Brown County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Brown County score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Brown County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Brown 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: 67%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
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- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 51%
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- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 49%
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- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 42%
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- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Brown County
1 places in Brown County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Ainsworth (4)
School districts (1)
- Ainsworth Community Schools (4 schools)