Best Schools in Dawes County, NE
Dawes County, NE has 16 public schools (6 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 1,811 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Dawes County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dawes County, NE
The top high schools in Dawes County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chadron Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chadron Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 267 Students
2. Crawford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawford Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 72 Students
3. Hemingford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hemingford Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 171 Students
4. Hay Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hay Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 58 Students
5. Sioux County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sioux County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 26 Students
6. Pine Ridge Job Corps
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pine Ridge Job Corps • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 30 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dawes County, NE
The top middle schools in Dawes County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chadron Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chadron Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 288 Students
2. Hay Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hay Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 42 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dawes County, NE
The top elementary schools in Dawes County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hay Springs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hay Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 90 Students
2. Crawford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawford Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 102 Students
3. Harrison Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sioux County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 44 Students
4. Chadron Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chadron Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 146 Students
5. Hemingford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hemingford Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 224 Students
6. Pink School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sioux County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 7 Students
7. Chadron Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chadron Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 240 Students
8. Prairie View Adventist School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie View Adventist School • Private • Grades 2 - 6 • 4 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
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 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
39.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Dawes County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dawes County, NE
How many schools are in Dawes County, NE?
Dawes County, NE has 16 public schools: 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 1,811 students in total.
How do schools in Dawes County perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Dawes County score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Dawes County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dawes 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: 64%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Dawes County
2 places in Dawes County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- Chadron Public Schools (4 schools)