Best Schools in Denton, NE
Denton, NE has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 10,758 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Denton greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Denton, NE
The top high schools in Denton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southwest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2171 Students
2. Milford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 358 Students
3. Lincoln High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2196 Students
4. Crete High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crete Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 690 Students
Best Middle Schools in Denton, NE
The top middle schools in Denton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Scott Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1136 Students
2. Crete Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crete Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 477 Students
3. Park Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 834 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Denton, NE
The top elementary schools in Denton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Adams Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 762 Students
2. Beattie Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 360 Students
3. Milford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 461 Students
4. Roper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 863 Students
5. Crete Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crete Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 450 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Denton, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Denton, NE has a total population of 1,523 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Denton, 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 Denton, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Denton, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Denton, 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 Denton, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Denton, NE
How many schools are in Denton, NE?
Denton, NE has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 10,758 students in total.
How do schools in Denton perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Denton score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Denton greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Denton?
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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