Best Schools in Clay County, NE
Clay County, NE has 24 public schools (9 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 3,347 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Clay County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clay County, NE
The top high schools in Clay County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Adams Central Jr-sr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams Central Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 430 Students
2. Doniphan-trumbull Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Doniphan-trumbull Public Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 210 Students
3. Sutton Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sutton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 180 Students
4. Blue Hill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Hill Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 142 Students
5. Shickley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shickley Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 58 Students
6. Bruning-davenport High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bruning-davenport Unified Sys • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 51 Students
7. Harvard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harvard Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 56 Students
8. Lawrence/nelson High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Nebraska Unified 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 63 Students
9. Sandy Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Nebraska Unified 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 110 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clay County, NE
The top middle schools in Clay County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bruning-davenport Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bruning-davenport Unified Sys • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 49 Students
2. Harvard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harvard Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 54 Students
3. Sandy Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Nebraska Unified 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 96 Students
4. Lawrence - Nelson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Nebraska Unified 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 53 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clay County, NE
The top elementary schools in Clay County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Adams Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams Central Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 499 Students
2. Doniphan-trumbull Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Doniphan-trumbull Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 240 Students
3. Blue Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Hill Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 176 Students
4. Shickley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shickley Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 106 Students
5. Sutton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sutton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 240 Students
6. Harvard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harvard Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 97 Students
7. Bruning-davenport Elem/bruning
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bruning-davenport Unified Sys • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 43 Students
8. Bruning-davenport Elem/davenpt
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bruning-davenport Unified Sys • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 35 Students
9. Sandy Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Nebraska Unified 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 209 Students
10. Lawrence/nelson Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Nebraska Unified 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 87 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clay County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clay County, NE has a total population of 6,104 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clay 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 Clay County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clay County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clay 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 Clay County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clay County, NE
How many schools are in Clay County, NE?
Clay County, NE has 24 public schools: 9 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 3,347 students in total.
How do schools in Clay County perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in Clay County score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Clay County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clay 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: 62%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Clay County
3 places in Clay County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (2)
- South Central Nebraska Unified 5 (6 schools)
- Harvard Public Schools (3 schools)