Best High Schools in Dawes County, NE

Dawes County, NE has 7 high schools with 923 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Dawes County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dawes County exceed expectations.

1. Chadron Senior High School

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chadron Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 267 Students

2. Crawford High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Crawford Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 72 Students

3. Hemingford High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hemingford Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 171 Students

4. Niobrara County High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Niobrara County School District #1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 299 Students

5. Hay Springs High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hay Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 58 Students

6. Sioux County High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sioux County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 26 Students

7. Pine Ridge Job Corps

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Pine Ridge Job Corps • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 30 Students

Best Middle Schools in Dawes County, NE

Dawes County, NE has 4 middle schools with 576 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Dawes County score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dawes County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Hay Springs Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hay Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 42 Students

2. Chadron Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chadron Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 288 Students

3. Lusk Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Niobrara County School District #1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 234 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Dawes County, NE

Dawes County, NE has 7 elementary schools with 1,108 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Dawes County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dawes County meet expectations.

1. Hay Springs Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hay Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 90 Students

2. Hemingford Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hemingford Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 224 Students

3. Crawford Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Crawford Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 102 Students

4. Chadron Intermediate

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Chadron Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 146 Students

5. Lusk Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Niobrara County School District #1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 302 Students

6. Chadron Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Chadron Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 240 Students

7. Prairie View Adventist School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Prairie View Adventist School • Private • Grades 2 - 6 • 4 Students

8. Chalk Butte School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Sioux County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 12 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Dawes County, NE

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Dawes County, NE has a total population of 8,199 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Dawes County, NE

2,607

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

36%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dawes County, NE.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

F

39.82 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

5.07 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

34.75 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dawes County, NE.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dawes County, NE.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

941 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

35 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Dawes County, NE Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations