Best Schools in Cedar County, NE
Cedar County, NE has 22 public schools (8 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 3,454 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Cedar County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cedar County, NE
The top high schools in Cedar County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crofton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crofton Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 178 Students
2. Bloomfield Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomfield Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 136 Students
3. Wausa High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wausa Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 114 Students
4. Hartington Newcastle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hartington Newcastle Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 164 Students
5. Randolph High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Randolph Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 106 Students
6. Wayne High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 307 Students
7. Laurel-concord-coleridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel-concord-coleridge School • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 132 Students
8. Wynot High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wynot Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 63 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cedar County, NE
The top middle schools in Cedar County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Laurel-concord-coleridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel-concord-coleridge School • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 119 Students
2. Wayne Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 158 Students
3. Wynot Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wynot Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 49 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cedar County, NE
The top elementary schools in Cedar County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wausa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wausa Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 102 Students
2. Wynot Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wynot Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 75 Students
3. Wayne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 481 Students
4. Laurel-concord-coleridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel-concord-coleridge School • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 164 Students
5. Crofton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crofton Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 180 Students
6. Randolph Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Randolph Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 154 Students
7. Bloomfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomfield Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 135 Students
8. Hartington-newcastle Elem At Hartington
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hartington Newcastle Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 236 Students
9. East And West Catholic Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East And West Catholic Elementary School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 58 Students
10. Holy Trinity Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holy Trinity Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 176 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cedar County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cedar County, NE has a total population of 8,380 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cedar 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 Cedar County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cedar County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cedar 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 Cedar County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cedar County, NE
How many schools are in Cedar County, NE?
Cedar County, NE has 22 public schools: 8 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 3,454 students in total.
How do schools in Cedar County perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Cedar County score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Cedar County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cedar 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: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Cedar County
5 places in Cedar County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Wynot (3)
- Laurel (2)
- Randolph (2)
- Coleridge (1)
- Hartington (1)
School districts (2)
- Laurel-Concord-Coleridge School (3 schools)
- Wynot Public Schools (3 schools)