Best Schools in Colton, NE
Colton, NE has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,395 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Colton greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Colton, NE
The top high schools in Colton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Creek Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Creek Valley Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 73 Students
2. Sidney High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sidney Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 349 Students
3. Leyton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leyton Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 60 Students
Best Middle Schools in Colton, NE
The top middle schools in Colton, 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 Colton, NE
The top elementary schools in Colton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leyton Elementary/junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leyton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 73 Students
2. Creek Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Creek Valley Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 99 Students
3. South Ward Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sidney Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 162 Students
4. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sidney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 223 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Colton, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Colton, NE has a total population of 224 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Colton, 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 Colton, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Colton, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Colton, 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 Colton, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Colton, NE
How many schools are in Colton, NE?
Colton, NE has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,395 students in total.
How do schools in Colton perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Colton score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Colton greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Colton?
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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