Best Schools in Cheyenne County, NE
Cheyenne County, NE has 14 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 1,940 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Cheyenne County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cheyenne County, NE
The top high schools in Cheyenne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Garden County Junior/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garden County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 97 Students
2. Creek Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Creek Valley Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 73 Students
3. Potter-dix Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Potter-dix Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 75 Students
4. Sidney High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sidney Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 349 Students
5. Leyton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leyton Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 60 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cheyenne County, NE
The top middle schools in Cheyenne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sidney Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sidney Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 187 Students
2. West Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sidney Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 169 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cheyenne County, NE
The top elementary schools in Cheyenne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Potter-dix Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Potter-dix Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 91 Students
2. Leyton Elementary/junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leyton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 73 Students
3. Garden County Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garden County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 96 Students
4. Creek Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Creek Valley Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 99 Students
5. South Ward Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sidney Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 162 Students
6. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sidney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 223 Students
7. North Ward Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sidney Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 186 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cheyenne County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cheyenne County, NE has a total population of 9,468 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cheyenne County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cheyenne County, NE
How many schools are in Cheyenne County, NE?
Cheyenne County, NE has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 1,940 students in total.
How do schools in Cheyenne County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Cheyenne County score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Cheyenne County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cheyenne 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: 63%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 41%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 39%
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Cheyenne County
4 places in Cheyenne County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (1)
- Sidney Public Schools (6 schools)