Best Schools in Decatur, NE
Decatur, NE has 4 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 801 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Decatur meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Decatur, NE
The top high schools in Decatur, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. High School At Tekamah
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tekamah-herman Community Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 230 Students
2. Northeast Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyons-decatur Northeast Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 124 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Decatur, NE
The top elementary schools in Decatur, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northeast Elementary At Lyons
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyons-decatur Northeast Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 150 Students
2. Elementary School At Tekamah
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tekamah-herman Community Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 297 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Decatur, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Decatur, NE has a total population of 689 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Decatur, 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 Decatur, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Decatur, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Decatur, 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 Decatur, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Decatur, NE
How many schools are in Decatur, NE?
Decatur, NE has 4 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 801 students in total.
How do schools in Decatur perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Decatur score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Decatur meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Decatur?
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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- Projected: 54%
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