Best Schools in Chase County, NE
Chase County, NE has 11 public schools (5 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 1,747 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Chase County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Chase County, NE
The top high schools in Chase County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wallace High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wallace Public Sch Dist 65 R • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 83 Students
2. Perkins County Junior- Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perkins County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 169 Students
3. Dundy Co Stratton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 130 Students
4. Chase County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chase County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 308 Students
5. Wauneta-palisade High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wauneta-palisade Public Schs • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 71 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chase County, NE
The top middle schools in Chase County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wauneta Palisade Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wauneta-palisade Public Schs • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 52 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chase County, NE
The top elementary schools in Chase County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chase County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chase County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 317 Students
2. Benkelman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 160 Students
3. Palisade Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wauneta-palisade Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 107 Students
4. Wallace Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wallace Public Sch Dist 65 R • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 100 Students
5. Perkins County Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perkins County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 250 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chase County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chase County, NE has a total population of 3,893 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chase 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 Chase County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chase County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chase 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 Chase County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Chase County, NE
How many schools are in Chase County, NE?
Chase County, NE has 11 public schools: 5 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 1,747 students in total.
How do schools in Chase County perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Chase County score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Chase County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Chase 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: 60%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 46%
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 29%
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 32%
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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Chase County
2 places in Chase County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- Wauneta-Palisade Public Schs (3 schools)