Best Schools in Furnas County, NE
Furnas County, NE has 11 public schools (5 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 1,659 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Furnas County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Furnas County, NE
The top high schools in Furnas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southern Valley Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Valley Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 153 Students
2. Alma High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alma Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 167 Students
3. Arapahoe High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arapahoe Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 151 Students
4. Cambridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 86 Students
5. Southwest Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwest Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 115 Students
Best Middle Schools in Furnas County, NE
The top middle schools in Furnas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cambridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 72 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Furnas County, NE
The top elementary schools in Furnas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cambridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 130 Students
2. So Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Valley Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 230 Students
3. Alma Elementary At Alma
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alma Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 192 Students
4. Arapahoe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arapahoe Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 184 Students
5. Southwest Elementary-indianola
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwest Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 179 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Furnas County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Furnas County, NE has a total population of 4,636 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Furnas 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 Furnas County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Furnas County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Furnas 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 Furnas County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Furnas County, NE
How many schools are in Furnas County, NE?
Furnas County, NE has 11 public schools: 5 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 1,659 students in total.
How do schools in Furnas County perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Furnas County score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Furnas County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Furnas 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: 59%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 54%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Furnas County
3 places in Furnas County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (1)
- Cambridge Public Schools (3 schools)