Best Schools in Cass County, NE
Cass County, NE has 31 public schools (9 high, 7 middle, 13 elementary) serving 9,473 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Cass County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cass County, NE
The top high schools in Cass County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elmwood-murdock Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 168 Students
2. High School At Syracuse
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 217 Students
3. Conestoga Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Conestoga Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 316 Students
4. Weeping Water High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weeping Water Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 107 Students
5. Waverly High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 145 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 682 Students
6. Louisville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Louisville Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 188 Students
7. Ashland-greenwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland-greenwood Public Schs • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 299 Students
8. Plattsmouth High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plattsmouth Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 491 Students
9. Nebraska City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebraska City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 428 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cass County, NE
The top middle schools in Cass County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Middle School At Syracuse
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 305 Students
2. Ashland-greenwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland-greenwood Public Schs • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 238 Students
3. Waverly Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 145 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 532 Students
4. Louisville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Louisville Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 115 Students
5. Plattsmouth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plattsmouth Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 395 Students
6. Nebraska City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebraska City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 326 Students
7. Weeping Water Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weeping Water Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 60 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cass County, NE
The top elementary schools in Cass County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elmwood-murdock Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elmwood-murdock Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 330 Students
2. Waverly Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 145 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 339 Students
3. Ashland-greenwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland-greenwood Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 562 Students
4. Weeping Water Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weeping Water Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 143 Students
5. Louisville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Louisville Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 399 Students
6. Elementary School At Syracuse
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 271 Students
7. Conestoga Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Conestoga Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 393 Students
8. Eagle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 145 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 Students
9. Plattsmouth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plattsmouth Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 451 Students
10. Hayward Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebraska City Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 280 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cass County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cass County, NE has a total population of 26,598 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cass 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 Cass County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cass County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cass 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 Cass County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cass County, NE
How many schools are in Cass County, NE?
Cass County, NE has 31 public schools: 9 high schools, 7 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 9,473 students in total.
How do schools in Cass County perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in Cass County score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Cass County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cass 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: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Cass County
7 places in Cass County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Plattsmouth (4)
- Louisville (3)
- Weeping Water (3)
- Murray (2)
- Eagle (1)
- Elmwood (1)
- Murdock (1)
School districts (3)
- Plattsmouth Community Schools (4 schools)
- Louisville Public Schools (3 schools)
- Weeping Water Public Schools (3 schools)