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Best Schools in Cairo, NE
Cairo, NE has 12 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,126 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Cairo greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cairo, NE
The top high schools in Cairo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centura Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centura Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 208 Students
2. Wood River Rural High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood River Rural Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 154 Students
3. Northwest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 703 Students
4. Grand Island Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Island Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2650 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cairo, NE
The top middle schools in Cairo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wood River Rural Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood River Rural Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 126 Students
2. Walnut Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Island Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 853 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cairo, NE
The top elementary schools in Cairo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cedar Hollow School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 378 Students
2. 1r Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 190 Students
3. Centura Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centura Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 273 Students
4. Wood River Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood River Rural Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students
5. West Lawn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Island Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 314 Students
6. New Hope Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Hope Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 7 • 47 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cairo, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cairo, NE has a total population of 1,471 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cairo, 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 Cairo, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cairo, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cairo, 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 Cairo, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cairo, NE
How many schools are in Cairo, NE?
Cairo, NE has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,126 students in total.
How do schools in Cairo perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Cairo score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Cairo greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cairo?
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: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Cairo
2 of 2 schools in Cairo carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Cairo. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (2)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.