Best Schools in Buffalo County, NE
Buffalo County, NE has 35 public schools (11 high, 2 middle, 20 elementary) serving 9,955 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Buffalo County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Buffalo County, NE
The top high schools in Buffalo County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Amherst High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 170 Students
2. Pleasanton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasanton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 128 Students
3. Ravenna Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ravenna Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 169 Students
4. Elm Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elm Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 149 Students
5. Centura Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centura Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 208 Students
6. Gibbon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gibbon Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 236 Students
7. Kearney High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1629 Students
8. Ansley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ansley Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 79 Students
9. Shelton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 112 Students
10. Junior-senior High At Sumner
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumner-eddyville-miller Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 107 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buffalo County, NE
The top middle schools in Buffalo County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Horizon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students
2. Sunrise Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 577 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buffalo County, NE
The top elementary schools in Buffalo County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Windy Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 259 Students
2. Meadowlark Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 408 Students
3. Amherst Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amherst Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 224 Students
4. Buffalo Hills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
5. Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
6. Glenwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 131 Students
7. Kenwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 381 Students
8. Bryant Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students
9. Ravenna Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ravenna Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 244 Students
10. Centura Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centura Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 273 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.
Questions About Schools in Buffalo County, NE
How many schools are in Buffalo County, NE?
Buffalo County, NE has 35 public schools: 11 high schools, 2 middle schools and 20 elementary schools, serving 9,955 students in total.
How do schools in Buffalo County perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in Buffalo County score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Buffalo County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Buffalo 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: 65%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Buffalo County
7 places in Buffalo County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
School districts (1)
- Kearney Public Schools (14 schools)