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Best Schools in Clarks, NE
Clarks, NE has 15 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 2,309 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in Clarks meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clarks, NE
The top high schools in Clarks, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cross County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cross County Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 123 Students
2. High Plains Community Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
High Plains Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 102 Students
3. Fullerton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fullerton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 135 Students
4. Central City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 232 Students
5. Twin River Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin River Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 190 Students
6. Osceola High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osceola Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 68 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clarks, NE
The top middle schools in Clarks, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central City Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 228 Students
2. Cross County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cross County Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students
3. Osceola Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osceola Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clarks, NE
The top elementary schools in Clarks, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fullerton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fullerton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 164 Students
2. Osceola Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osceola Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 119 Students
3. Central City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 307 Students
4. Cross County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cross County Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 169 Students
5. High Plains Community Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
High Plains Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 121 Students
6. Twin River Elem-genoa
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin River Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 219 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clarks, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clarks, NE has a total population of 732 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clarks, 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 Clarks, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clarks, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clarks, 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 Clarks, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clarks, NE
How many schools are in Clarks, NE?
Clarks, NE has 15 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 2,309 students in total.
How do schools in Clarks perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Clarks score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in Clarks meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clarks?
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: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Clarks
1 of 1 schools in Clarks carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Clarks. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.