Best Schools in Dawson County, NE
Dawson County, NE has 27 public schools (9 high, 2 middle, 12 elementary) serving 6,446 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Dawson County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dawson County, NE
The top high schools in Dawson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elm Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elm Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 149 Students
2. Cozad High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cozad Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 260 Students
3. Callaway High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Callaway Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 79 Students
4. Elwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elwood Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 68 Students
5. Gothenburg Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gothenburg Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 389 Students
6. Overton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Overton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 113 Students
7. Eustis-farnam High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eustis-farnam Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 79 Students
8. Junior-senior High At Sumner
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumner-eddyville-miller Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 107 Students
9. Lexington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 913 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dawson County, NE
The top middle schools in Dawson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 685 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dawson County, NE
The top elementary schools in Dawson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Callaway Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Callaway Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 101 Students
2. Elementary School At Sumner
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumner-eddyville-miller Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 115 Students
3. Cozad Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cozad Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 428 Students
4. Elementary School At Eustis
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eustis-farnam Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 87 Students
5. Overton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Overton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 164 Students
6. Elm Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elm Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 225 Students
7. Dudley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gothenburg Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 422 Students
8. Bryan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 383 Students
9. Elwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elwood Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 130 Students
10. Pershing Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 317 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.
Questions About Schools in Dawson County, NE
How many schools are in Dawson County, NE?
Dawson County, NE has 27 public schools: 9 high schools, 2 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 6,446 students in total.
How do schools in Dawson County perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in Dawson County score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Dawson County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dawson 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: 59%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 47%
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- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Dawson County
4 places in Dawson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Lexington (7)
- Cozad (4)
- Gothenburg (3)
- Overton (2)
School districts (3)
- Lexington Public Schools (7 schools)
- Cozad Community Schools (4 schools)
- Gothenburg Public Schools (3 schools)