Best High Schools in Butler County, NE

Butler County, NE has 12 high schools with 5,620 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 Butler County score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Butler County exceed expectations.

1. Seward High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Seward Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 501 Students

2. Shelby - Rising City High School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Shelby - Rising City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 110 Students

3. West Harrison Middle School/high School

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

West Harrison Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 148 Students

4. Lakeview High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lakeview Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 311 Students

5. Centennial Jr-sr High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 148 Students

6. David City Secondary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

David City Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 308 Students

7. High School At Brainard

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

East Butler Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 129 Students

8. Secondary Sch At Raymond

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Raymond Central Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 361 Students

9. Thomas Jefferson High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1243 Students

10. Columbus High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Columbus Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1273 Students

Best Middle Schools in Butler County, NE

Butler County, NE has 8 middle schools with 3,339 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 Butler County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Butler County meet expectations.

1. Seward Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Seward Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 422 Students

2. Missouri Valley Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Missouri Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 158 Students

3. Woodrow Wilson Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 900 Students

4. Lakeview Junior High School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lakeview Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 147 Students

5. Intermediate School At Jr/sr High School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Raymond Central Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 • 48 Students

6. Columbus Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Columbus Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1174 Students

7. Richland Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Schuyler Community Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 48 Students

8. Schuyler Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Schuyler Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 401 Students

9. Shelby - Rising City Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Shelby - Rising City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 89 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Butler County, NE

Butler County, NE has 15 elementary schools with 3,902 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 Butler County score 50% 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 Butler County exceed expectations.

1. Seward Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Seward Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 573 Students

2. Elementary School At Brainard

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

East Butler Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 121 Students

3. Bellwood Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

David City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 91 Students

4. Centennial Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 248 Students

5. David City Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

David City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 277 Students

6. Elementary School At Dwight

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

East Butler Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 47 Students

7. Shell Creek Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lakeview Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 338 Students

8. Elementary Sch At Valparaiso

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Raymond Central Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 145 Students

9. Centennial Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Columbus Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 413 Students

10. Schuyler Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Schuyler Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 621 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Butler County, NE

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

Community Factors

Butler County, NE has a total population of 8,369 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Butler County, NE

12,861

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Butler County, NE.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

15.97 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.73 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

13.24 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Butler County, NE.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

618 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

39 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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