Best Schools in Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County, NE has a total of 39 schools including 13 high schools, 3 middle schools and 23 elementary schools. A total of 10,363 students attend Buffalo County, NE schools. On average, schools in Buffalo County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Buffalo County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County, NE has 13 high schools with 3,429 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 Buffalo 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, high schools in Buffalo County meet expectations.
1. Centura Secondary School
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Centura Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 208 Students
2. Ravenna Senior High
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Ravenna Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 169 Students
3. Shelton High School
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Shelton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 112 Students
4. Kearney High School
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Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1629 Students
5. Elm Creek High School
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Elm Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 149 Students
6. Amherst High School
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Amherst Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 170 Students
7. Julesburg High School
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Julesburg School District No. Re1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 108 Students
8. Gibbon High School
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Gibbon Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 236 Students
9. Junior-senior High At Sumner
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Sumner-eddyville-miller Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 107 Students
10. Pleasanton High School
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Pleasanton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 128 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County, NE has 3 middle schools with 1,311 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 Buffalo County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Buffalo County exceed expectations.
1. Horizon Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students
2. Sunrise Middle School
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Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 577 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County, NE has 23 elementary schools with 5,623 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 Buffalo County score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Buffalo County exceed expectations.
1. Almena Elem
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Northern Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 71 Students
2. Amherst Elementary School
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Amherst Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 224 Students
3. Meadowlark Elementary School
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Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 408 Students
4. Windy Hills Elementary School
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Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 259 Students
5. Park Elementary School
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Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
6. Buffalo Hills Elementary
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Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
7. Ravenna Elementary School
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Ravenna Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 244 Students
8. Centura Elementary School
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Centura Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 273 Students
9. Glenwood Elementary School
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Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 131 Students
10. Central Elementary School
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Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 254 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Buffalo County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Buffalo County, NE has a total population of 50,084 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Buffalo 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 Buffalo County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buffalo County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Buffalo 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 Buffalo County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
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