Best Schools in Custer County, NE
Custer County, NE has 32 public schools (14 high, 2 middle, 14 elementary) serving 4,765 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Custer County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Custer County, NE
The top high schools in Custer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arnold High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arnold Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 71 Students
2. Arcadia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arcadia Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 46 Students
3. Litchfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Litchfield Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 42 Students
4. Cozad High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cozad Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 260 Students
5. Callaway High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Callaway Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 79 Students
6. Gothenburg Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gothenburg Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 389 Students
7. Ord Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ord Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 246 Students
8. Ansley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ansley Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 79 Students
9. Junior-senior High At Sumner
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumner-eddyville-miller Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 107 Students
10. Broken Bow High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broken Bow Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 247 Students
Best Middle Schools in Custer County, NE
The top middle schools in Custer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Broken Bow Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broken Bow Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 175 Students
2. Cozad Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cozad Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 197 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Custer County, NE
The top elementary schools in Custer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arnold Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arnold Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 121 Students
2. North Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Broken Bow Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 350 Students
3. Loup County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loup County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 49 Students
4. Callaway Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Callaway Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 101 Students
5. Elementary School At Sumner
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumner-eddyville-miller Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 115 Students
6. Arcadia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arcadia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 78 Students
7. Elementary School At Halsey
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sandhills Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 47 Students
8. Cozad Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cozad Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 428 Students
9. Anselmo-merna Elementary-merna
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anselmo-merna Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 149 Students
10. Ord Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ord Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 316 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Custer County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Custer County, NE has a total population of 10,545 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Custer 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 Custer County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Custer County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Custer 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 Custer County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Custer County, NE
How many schools are in Custer County, NE?
Custer County, NE has 32 public schools: 14 high schools, 2 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 4,765 students in total.
How do schools in Custer County perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in Custer County score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Custer County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Custer 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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Custer County, NE
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Custer County
6 places in Custer County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (1)
- Broken Bow Public Schools (4 schools)