Best Schools in Carleton, NE
Carleton, NE has 10 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 1,024 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Carleton exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Carleton, NE
The top high schools in Carleton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thayer Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thayer Central Community Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 190 Students
2. Deshler High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deshler Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 117 Students
3. Shickley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shickley Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 58 Students
4. Bruning-davenport High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bruning-davenport Unified Sys • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 51 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carleton, NE
The top middle schools in Carleton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bruning-davenport Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bruning-davenport Unified Sys • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 49 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carleton, NE
The top elementary schools in Carleton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thayer Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thayer Central Community Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 250 Students
2. Shickley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shickley Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 106 Students
3. Deshler Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deshler Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 125 Students
4. Bruning-davenport Elem/bruning
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bruning-davenport Unified Sys • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 43 Students
5. Bruning-davenport Elem/davenpt
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bruning-davenport Unified Sys • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 35 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carleton, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carleton, NE has a total population of 238 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carleton, 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 Carleton, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carleton, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carleton, 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 Carleton, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Carleton, NE
How many schools are in Carleton, NE?
Carleton, NE has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 1,024 students in total.
How do schools in Carleton perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Carleton score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Carleton exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Carleton?
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%
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