Best Schools in Cowles, NE
Cowles, NE has 7 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 997 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Cowles meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cowles, NE
The top high schools in Cowles, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blue Hill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Hill Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 142 Students
2. Red Cloud High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Cloud Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 106 Students
3. Superior Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Superior Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 130 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cowles, NE
The top middle schools in Cowles, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Superior Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Superior Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 84 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cowles, NE
The top elementary schools in Cowles, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blue Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Hill Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 176 Students
2. Superior Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Superior Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 196 Students
3. Red Cloud Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Cloud Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 163 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cowles, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cowles, NE has a total population of 167 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 Cowles, 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 Cowles, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cowles, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cowles, 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 Cowles, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cowles, NE
How many schools are in Cowles, NE?
Cowles, NE has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 997 students in total.
How do schools in Cowles perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Cowles score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Cowles meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cowles?
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: 45%
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- Projected: 43%
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 56%
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