Best Schools in Fillmore County, NE
Fillmore County, NE has 22 public schools (9 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 2,604 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Fillmore County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fillmore County, NE
The top high schools in Fillmore County, 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. Heartland Community High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heartland Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 156 Students
3. Sutton Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sutton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 180 Students
4. Meridian High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 102 Students
5. Mccool Junction Jr-sr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mc Cool Junction Public Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 120 Students
6. Fillmore Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fillmore Central Public Schs • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 178 Students
7. Shickley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shickley Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 58 Students
8. Bruning-davenport High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bruning-davenport Unified Sys • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 51 Students
9. 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 Fillmore County, NE
The top middle schools in Fillmore County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fillmore Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fillmore Central Public Schs • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 160 Students
2. Bruning-davenport Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bruning-davenport Unified Sys • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 49 Students
3. 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 Fillmore County, NE
The top elementary schools in Fillmore County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heartland Community Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heartland Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 197 Students
2. Meridian Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 122 Students
3. Shickley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shickley Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 106 Students
4. Fillmore Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fillmore Central Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 271 Students
5. Mc Cool Junction Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mc Cool Junction Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 120 Students
6. Sutton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sutton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 240 Students
7. Exeter-milligan Elem-exeter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Exeter-milligan Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 79 Students
8. Friend Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Friend Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 147 Students
9. Bruning-davenport Elem/bruning
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bruning-davenport Unified Sys • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 43 Students
10. Bruning-davenport Elem/davenpt
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bruning-davenport Unified Sys • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 35 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fillmore County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fillmore County, NE has a total population of 5,551 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fillmore 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 Fillmore County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fillmore County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fillmore 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 Fillmore County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fillmore County, NE
How many schools are in Fillmore County, NE?
Fillmore County, NE has 22 public schools: 9 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 2,604 students in total.
How do schools in Fillmore County perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Fillmore County score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Fillmore County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fillmore 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: 62%
- Projected: 48%
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- Projected: 48%
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- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 54%
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- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 54%
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- Projected: 44%
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- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Fillmore County
4 places in Fillmore County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (2)
- Exeter-Milligan Public Schools (3 schools)
- Fillmore Central Public Schs (3 schools)