Best Schools in Dundy County, NE
Dundy County, NE has 7 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,145 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Dundy County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dundy County, NE
The top high schools in Dundy County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dundy Co Stratton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 130 Students
2. Chase County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chase County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 308 Students
3. Wauneta-palisade High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wauneta-palisade Public Schs • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 71 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dundy County, NE
The top middle schools in Dundy County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wauneta Palisade Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wauneta-palisade Public Schs • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 52 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dundy County, NE
The top elementary schools in Dundy County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chase County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chase County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 317 Students
2. Benkelman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 160 Students
3. Palisade Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wauneta-palisade Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 107 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dundy County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dundy County, NE has a total population of 1,654 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dundy 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 Dundy County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dundy County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dundy 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 Dundy County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dundy County, NE
How many schools are in Dundy County, NE?
Dundy County, NE has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,145 students in total.
How do schools in Dundy County perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Dundy County score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Dundy County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dundy 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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Dundy County, NE
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- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 54%
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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Dundy County
1 places in Dundy County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Benkelman (2)