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Best Schools in David City, NE
David City, NE has 14 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 3,740 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in David City don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in David City, NE
The top high schools in David City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. High School At Brainard
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Butler Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 129 Students
2. David City Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
David City Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 308 Students
3. Shelby - Rising City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby - Rising City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 110 Students
4. Schuyler Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schuyler Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 623 Students
Best Middle Schools in David City, NE
The top middle schools in David City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shelby - Rising City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby - Rising City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 89 Students
2. Schuyler Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schuyler Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 401 Students
Best Elementary Schools in David City, NE
The top elementary schools in David City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elementary School At Dwight
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Butler Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 47 Students
2. Schuyler Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schuyler Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 621 Students
3. David City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
David City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 277 Students
4. Bellwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
David City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 91 Students
5. Shelby - Rising City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby - Rising City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 212 Students
6. Elementary School At Brainard
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Butler Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 121 Students
7. Aquinas Catholic Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aquinas Catholic Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 246 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in David City, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
David City, NE has a total population of 3,310 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in David City, 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 David City, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in David City, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for David City, 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 David City, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in David City, NE
How many schools are in David City, NE?
David City, NE has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 3,740 students in total.
How do schools in David City perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in David City score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in David City don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in David City?
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: 63%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in David City
2 of 2 schools in David City carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in David City. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (2)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.