Best Schools in Dixon County, NE
Dixon County, NE has 21 public schools (8 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary) serving 3,352 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Dixon County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dixon County, NE
The top high schools in Dixon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ponca High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ponca Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 190 Students
2. Hartington Newcastle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hartington Newcastle Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 164 Students
3. Wakefield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wakefield Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 225 Students
4. Wayne High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 307 Students
5. Laurel-concord-coleridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel-concord-coleridge School • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 132 Students
6. Wynot High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wynot Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 63 Students
7. Allen High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Allen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 67 Students
8. Emerson-hubbard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emerson-hubbard Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 66 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dixon County, NE
The top middle schools in Dixon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Laurel-concord-coleridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel-concord-coleridge School • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 119 Students
2. Emerson-hubbard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emerson-hubbard Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 66 Students
3. Wayne Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 158 Students
4. Wynot Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wynot Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 49 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dixon County, NE
The top elementary schools in Dixon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ponca Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ponca Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 125 Students
2. Wynot Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wynot Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 75 Students
3. Wayne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 481 Students
4. Emerson-hubbard Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emerson-hubbard Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 121 Students
5. Laurel-concord-coleridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel-concord-coleridge School • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 164 Students
6. Allen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Allen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 75 Students
7. Hartington-newcastle Elem At Hartington
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hartington Newcastle Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 236 Students
8. Wakefield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wakefield Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 342 Students
9. Jackson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ponca Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 127 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dixon County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dixon County, NE has a total population of 5,606 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dixon 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 Dixon County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dixon County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dixon 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 Dixon County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dixon County, NE
How many schools are in Dixon County, NE?
Dixon County, NE has 21 public schools: 8 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 3,352 students in total.
How do schools in Dixon County perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Dixon County score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Dixon County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dixon 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: 64%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Dixon County
2 places in Dixon County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (2)
- Emerson-Hubbard Public Schools (3 schools)
- Ponca Public Schools (3 schools)