Best Schools in Douglas County, NE
Douglas County, NE has 236 public schools (22 high, 32 middle, 159 elementary) serving 123,228 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Douglas County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Douglas County, NE
The top high schools in Douglas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elkhorn South High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1428 Students
2. Elkhorn North High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 946 Students
3. Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Calhoun Community Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 368 Students
4. Elkhorn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 741 Students
5. Arlington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 346 Students
6. Millard West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millard Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2309 Students
7. Millard North High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millard Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2573 Students
8. Bennington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bennington Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1002 Students
9. Douglas Co West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas Co West Community Schs • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 300 Students
10. Gretna High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gretna Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1729 Students
Best Middle Schools in Douglas County, NE
The top middle schools in Douglas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elkhorn Valley View Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 604 Students
2. Elkhorn Ridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 545 Students
3. Elkhorn Grandview Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 518 Students
4. Bennington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bennington Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 410 Students
5. Bennington South Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bennington Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 510 Students
6. Russell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millard Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 779 Students
7. Elkhorn North Ridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 313 Students
8. Elkhorn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 607 Students
9. Aspen Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gretna Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 777 Students
10. Beadle Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millard Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1012 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Douglas County, NE
The top elementary schools in Douglas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aldrich Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millard Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students
2. Hitchcock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millard Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 247 Students
3. Spring Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
4. Blue Sage Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 562 Students
5. Skyline Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
6. Manchester Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 510 Students
7. Fire Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 509 Students
8. West Dodge Station Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 491 Students
9. Reagan Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millard Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 555 Students
10. Anchor Pointe Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bennington Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 475 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.
Questions About Schools in Douglas County, NE
How many schools are in Douglas County, NE?
Douglas County, NE has 236 public schools: 22 high schools, 32 middle schools and 159 elementary schools, serving 123,228 students in total.
How do schools in Douglas County perform on state tests?
On average, 236 schools in Douglas County score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Douglas County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Douglas 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: 65%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Douglas County
5 places in Douglas County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Omaha (135)
- Elkhorn (11)
- Bennington (6)
- Ralston (4)
- Valley (3)
School districts (7)
- Omaha Public Schools (89 schools)
- Millard Public Schools (34 schools)
- Elkhorn Public Schools (20 schools)
- Westside Community Schools (12 schools)
- Ralston Public Schools (8 schools)
- Bennington Public Schools (6 schools)
- Douglas Co West Community Schs (3 schools)