Best Schools in Dickens, NE
Dickens, NE has 10 public schools (5 high, 0 middle, 5 elementary) serving 1,389 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Dickens greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dickens, NE
The top high schools in Dickens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sutherland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sutherland Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 153 Students
2. Maywood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maywood Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 81 Students
3. Wallace High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wallace Public Sch Dist 65 R • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 83 Students
4. Hershey High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hershey Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 254 Students
5. Hayes Center Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hayes Center Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 49 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dickens, NE
The top elementary schools in Dickens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sutherland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sutherland Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 152 Students
2. Hershey Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hershey Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 303 Students
3. Wallace Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wallace Public Sch Dist 65 R • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 100 Students
4. Maywood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maywood Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 115 Students
5. Hayes Center Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hayes Center Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 99 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dickens, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dickens, NE has a total population of 195 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dickens, 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 Dickens, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dickens, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dickens, 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 Dickens, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dickens, NE
How many schools are in Dickens, NE?
Dickens, NE has 10 public schools: 5 high schools, 0 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 1,389 students in total.
How do schools in Dickens perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Dickens score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Dickens greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dickens?
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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