Best Schools in Dawson County, NE
Dawson County, NE has a total of 31 schools including 11 high schools, 5 middle schools and 15 elementary schools. A total of 6,749 students attend Dawson County, NE schools. On average, schools in Dawson County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Dawson County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Dawson County, NE
Dawson County, NE has 11 high schools with 2,277 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 Dawson County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dawson County meet expectations.
1. Gothenburg Secondary School
SchoolGrade
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Gothenburg Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 389 Students
2. Elm Creek High School
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Elm Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 149 Students
3. Callaway High School
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Callaway Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 79 Students
4. Elwood High School
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Elwood Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 68 Students
5. Julesburg High School
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Julesburg School District No. Re1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 108 Students
6. Junior-senior High At Sumner
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Sumner-eddyville-miller Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 107 Students
7. Cozad High School
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Cozad Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 260 Students
8. Overton High School
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Overton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 113 Students
9. Lexington High School
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Lexington Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 913 Students
10. Eustis-farnam High School
SchoolGrade
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Eustis-farnam Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 79 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dawson County, NE
Dawson County, NE has 5 middle schools with 1,444 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 Dawson County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dawson County meet expectations.
1. Cozad Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cozad Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 197 Students
2. Lexington Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Lexington Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 685 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dawson County, NE
Dawson County, NE has 15 elementary schools with 3,028 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 Dawson County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dawson County exceed expectations.
1. Almena Elem
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Northern Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 71 Students
2. Elm Creek Elementary School
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Elm Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 225 Students
3. Dudley Elementary School
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Gothenburg Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 422 Students
4. Callaway Elementary School
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Callaway Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 101 Students
5. Cozad Elementary School
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Cozad Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 428 Students
6. Bryan Elementary School
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Lexington Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 383 Students
7. Elwood Elementary School
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Elwood Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 130 Students
8. Elementary School At Eustis
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Eustis-farnam Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 87 Students
9. Overton Elementary School
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Overton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 164 Students
10. Elementary School At Sumner
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Sumner-eddyville-miller Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 115 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dawson County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dawson County, NE has a total population of 24,111 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dawson 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 Dawson County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dawson County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dawson 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 Dawson County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
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