Best Schools in Cherry County, NE
Cherry County, NE has 19 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary) serving 1,714 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Cherry County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cherry County, NE
The top high schools in Cherry County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hyannis High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hyannis Area Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 58 Students
2. Gordon-rushville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gordon-rushville Public Schs • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 152 Students
3. Thedford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thedford Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 56 Students
4. Valentine High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valentine Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 164 Students
5. Cody-kilgore High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cody-kilgore Public Schs • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 51 Students
6. Mullen High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mullen Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 52 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cherry County, NE
The top middle schools in Cherry County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Valentine Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valentine Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 160 Students
2. Mullen Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mullen Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 36 Students
3. Cody-kilgore Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cody-kilgore Public Schs • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 35 Students
4. Gordon-rushville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gordon-rushville Public Schs • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 101 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cherry County, NE
The top elementary schools in Cherry County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mullen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mullen Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 75 Students
2. Valentine Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valentine Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 279 Students
3. Cody-kilgore Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cody-kilgore Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 72 Students
4. Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gordon-rushville Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 184 Students
5. Hyannis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hyannis Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 89 Students
6. Thedford Elem Attendance Cntr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thedford Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 81 Students
7. Simeon School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valentine Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 16 Students
8. Cutcomb Lake School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valentine Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 4 Students
9. Zion Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Zion Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 49 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cherry County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cherry County, NE has a total population of 5,455 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cherry 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 Cherry County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cherry County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cherry 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 Cherry County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cherry County, NE
How many schools are in Cherry County, NE?
Cherry County, NE has 19 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 1,714 students in total.
How do schools in Cherry County perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Cherry County score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Cherry County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cherry 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: 13%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Cherry County
3 places in Cherry County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (2)
- Valentine Community Schools (5 schools)
- Cody-Kilgore Public Schs (3 schools)