Best Schools in Dakota County, NE
Dakota County, NE has 19 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 11 elementary) serving 5,228 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Dakota County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dakota County, NE
The top high schools in Dakota County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ponca High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ponca Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 190 Students
2. Homer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Homer Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 191 Students
3. South Sioux High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
So Sioux City Community Schs • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1149 Students
4. Allen High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Allen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 67 Students
5. Emerson-hubbard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emerson-hubbard Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 66 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dakota County, NE
The top middle schools in Dakota County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Emerson-hubbard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emerson-hubbard Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 66 Students
2. South Sioux City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
So Sioux City Community Schs • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 773 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dakota County, NE
The top elementary schools in Dakota County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ponca Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ponca Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 125 Students
2. Emerson-hubbard Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emerson-hubbard Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 121 Students
3. Cardinal Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
So Sioux City Community Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 432 Students
4. Allen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Allen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 75 Students
5. Dakota City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
So Sioux City Community Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students
6. Homer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Homer Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 237 Students
7. Harney Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
So Sioux City Community Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 376 Students
8. Covington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
So Sioux City Community Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students
9. Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
So Sioux City Community Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students
10. Jackson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ponca Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 127 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dakota County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dakota County, NE has a total population of 21,582 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dakota 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 Dakota County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dakota County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dakota 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 Dakota County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dakota County, NE
How many schools are in Dakota County, NE?
Dakota County, NE has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 5,228 students in total.
How do schools in Dakota County perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Dakota County score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Dakota County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dakota 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: 71%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Dakota County
3 places in Dakota County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Homer (2)
- Dakota City (1)
- Jackson (1)
School districts (1)
- So Sioux City Community Schs (8 schools)