Best Schools in Butler County, NE
Butler County, NE has 29 public schools (9 high, 7 middle, 12 elementary) serving 9,942 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Butler County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Butler County, NE
The top high schools in Butler County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Seward High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seward Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 501 Students
2. High School At Brainard
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Butler Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 129 Students
3. Lakeview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 311 Students
4. David City Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
David City Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 308 Students
5. Shelby - Rising City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby - Rising City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 110 Students
6. Secondary Sch At Raymond
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raymond Central Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 361 Students
7. Centennial Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 148 Students
8. Columbus High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1273 Students
9. Schuyler Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schuyler Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 623 Students
Best Middle Schools in Butler County, NE
The top middle schools in Butler County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Seward Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seward Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 422 Students
2. Centennial Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 100 Students
3. Intermediate School At Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raymond Central Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 48 Students
4. Lakeview Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 147 Students
5. Shelby - Rising City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby - Rising City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 89 Students
6. Columbus Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1174 Students
7. Schuyler Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schuyler Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 401 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Butler County, NE
The top elementary schools in Butler County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Seward Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seward Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 573 Students
2. Centennial Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 248 Students
3. Shell Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 338 Students
4. Elementary School At Dwight
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Butler Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 47 Students
5. Elementary Sch At Valparaiso
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raymond Central Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 145 Students
6. Schuyler Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schuyler Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 621 Students
7. David City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
David City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 277 Students
8. Bellwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
David City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 91 Students
9. Shelby - Rising City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby - Rising City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 212 Students
10. Elementary School At Brainard
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Butler Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 121 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
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 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
15.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Butler County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Butler County, NE
How many schools are in Butler County, NE?
Butler County, NE has 29 public schools: 9 high schools, 7 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 9,942 students in total.
How do schools in Butler County perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in Butler County score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Butler County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Butler 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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- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 49%
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- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 53%
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- Projected: 54%
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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 53%
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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 52%
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- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Butler County
2 places in Butler County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- David City (2)
- Bellwood (1)
School districts (2)
- David City Public Schools (3 schools)
- East Butler Public Schools (3 schools)