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Best Schools in Dorchester, NE
Dorchester, NE has 13 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,502 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Dorchester exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dorchester, NE
The top high schools in Dorchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Friend High Schools
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Friend Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 104 Students
2. Dorchester High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dorchester Public School • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 91 Students
3. Milford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 358 Students
4. Crete High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crete Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 690 Students
5. Exeter-milligan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Exeter-milligan Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 50 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dorchester, NE
The top middle schools in Dorchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crete Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crete Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 477 Students
2. Exeter-milligan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Exeter-milligan Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 36 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dorchester, NE
The top elementary schools in Dorchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Milford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 461 Students
2. Crete Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crete Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 415 Students
3. Exeter-milligan Elem-exeter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Exeter-milligan Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 79 Students
4. Friend Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Friend Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 147 Students
5. Dorchester Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dorchester Public School • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 144 Students
6. Crete Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crete Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 450 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dorchester, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dorchester, NE has a total population of 884 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dorchester, 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 Dorchester, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dorchester, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dorchester, 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 Dorchester, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dorchester, NE
How many schools are in Dorchester, NE?
Dorchester, NE has 13 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,502 students in total.
How do schools in Dorchester perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Dorchester score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Dorchester exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dorchester?
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: 58%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Dorchester
2 of 2 schools in Dorchester carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Dorchester. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.