Best Schools in Cortland, NE
Cortland, NE has 17 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,111 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Cortland don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cortland, NE
The top high schools in Cortland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tri County Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 192 Students
2. Norris High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norris School Dist 160 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 757 Students
3. Freeman High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeman Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 199 Students
4. Wilber-clatonia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilber-clatonia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 187 Students
5. Beatrice High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beatrice Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 644 Students
6. Crete High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crete Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 690 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cortland, NE
The top middle schools in Cortland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Norris Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norris School Dist 160 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 595 Students
2. Crete Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crete Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 477 Students
3. Beatrice Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beatrice Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 421 Students
4. Wilber-clatonia Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilber-clatonia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 143 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cortland, NE
The top elementary schools in Cortland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Norris Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norris School Dist 160 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 577 Students
2. Tri County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 238 Students
3. Freeman Elementary-adams
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeman Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 278 Students
4. Elementary School At Wilber
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilber-clatonia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 294 Students
5. Crete Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crete Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 415 Students
6. Norris Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norris School Dist 160 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 554 Students
7. Crete Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crete Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 450 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cortland, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cortland, NE has a total population of 1,020 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cortland, 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 Cortland, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cortland, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cortland, 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 Cortland, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cortland, NE
How many schools are in Cortland, NE?
Cortland, NE has 17 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,111 students in total.
How do schools in Cortland perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Cortland score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Cortland don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cortland?
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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- Projected: 57%
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