Best Schools in Douglas, NE
Douglas, NE has 14 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,688 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in Douglas don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Douglas, NE
The top high schools in Douglas, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jr-sr High School At Palmyra
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmyra District O R 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 163 Students
2. High School At Syracuse
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 217 Students
3. Norris High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norris School Dist 160 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 757 Students
4. Freeman High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeman Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 199 Students
5. Sterling High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 89 Students
Best Middle Schools in Douglas, NE
The top middle schools in Douglas, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Middle School At Syracuse
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 305 Students
2. Norris Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norris School Dist 160 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 595 Students
3. Palmyra Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmyra District O R 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 148 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Douglas, NE
The top elementary schools in Douglas, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elementary At Bennet
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmyra District O R 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 400 Students
2. Norris Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norris School Dist 160 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 577 Students
3. Elementary School At Syracuse
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 271 Students
4. Freeman Elementary-adams
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeman Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 278 Students
5. Sterling Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 135 Students
6. Norris Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norris School Dist 160 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 554 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Douglas, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Douglas, NE has a total population of 542 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Douglas, 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, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Douglas, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Douglas, 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, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Douglas, NE
How many schools are in Douglas, NE?
Douglas, NE has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,688 students in total.
How do schools in Douglas perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Douglas score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in Douglas don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Douglas?
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: 67%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations