Best Schools in Douglas County, NE
Douglas County, NE has a total of 265 schools including 60 high schools, 32 middle schools and 168 elementary schools. A total of 122,609 students attend Douglas County, NE schools. On average, schools in Douglas County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Douglas County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Douglas County, NE
Douglas County, NE has 60 high schools with 40,348 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Douglas County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Douglas County exceed expectations.
1. Elkhorn South High School
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Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1428 Students
2. Elkhorn High School
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Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 741 Students
3. Millard West High School
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Millard Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2309 Students
4. Elkhorn North High School
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Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 946 Students
5. Bennington High School
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Bennington Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1002 Students
6. Gretna High School
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Gretna Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1729 Students
7. Millard North High School
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Millard Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2573 Students
8. Arlington High School
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Arlington Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 346 Students
9. Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School
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Fort Calhoun Community Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 368 Students
10. Millard South High School
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Millard Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2607 Students
Best Middle Schools in Douglas County, NE
Douglas County, NE has 32 middle schools with 22,083 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Douglas County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Douglas County meet expectations.
1. Elkhorn Valley View Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 604 Students
2. Elkhorn Grandview Middle School
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Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 518 Students
3. Elkhorn Ridge Middle School
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Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 545 Students
4. Kiewit Middle School
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Millard Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 947 Students
5. Elkhorn Middle School
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Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 607 Students
6. Bennington Middle School
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Bennington Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 410 Students
7. Russell Middle School
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Millard Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 779 Students
8. Beadle Middle School
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Millard Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1012 Students
9. Gretna Middle School
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Gretna Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 728 Students
10. Westside Middle School
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Westside Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 979 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Douglas County, NE
Douglas County, NE has 168 elementary schools with 60,178 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Douglas County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Douglas County exceed expectations.
1. Hitchcock Elementary School
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Millard Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 247 Students
2. Blue Sage Elementary
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Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 562 Students
3. Aldrich Elementary
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Millard Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students
4. Fire Ridge Elementary School
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Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 509 Students
5. West Bay Elementary School
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Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 485 Students
6. Grace Abbott Elem School
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Millard Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 440 Students
7. Spring Ridge Elementary
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Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
8. Manchester Elementary School
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Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 510 Students
9. Sagewood Elementary School
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Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 479 Students
10. Skyline Elementary School
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Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Douglas County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Douglas County, NE has a total population of 584,526 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Douglas 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 Douglas County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Douglas County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Douglas 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 Douglas County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
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