Best Schools in Gage County, NE
Gage County, NE has 29 public schools (9 high, 4 middle, 15 elementary) serving 9,145 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Gage County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gage County, NE
The top high schools in Gage County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tri County Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 192 Students
2. Norris High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norris School Dist 160 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 757 Students
3. Freeman High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeman Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 199 Students
4. Diller-odell Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Diller-odell Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 99 Students
5. Lewiston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewiston Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 71 Students
6. Southern Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern School District 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 171 Students
7. Wilber-clatonia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilber-clatonia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 187 Students
8. Beatrice High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beatrice Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 644 Students
9. Crete High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crete Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 690 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gage County, NE
The top middle schools in Gage County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Norris Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norris School Dist 160 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 595 Students
2. Crete Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crete Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 477 Students
3. Beatrice Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beatrice Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 421 Students
4. Wilber-clatonia Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilber-clatonia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 143 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gage County, NE
The top elementary schools in Gage County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Norris Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norris School Dist 160 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 577 Students
2. Tri County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 238 Students
3. Freeman Elementary-adams
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeman Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 278 Students
4. Elementary School At Wilber
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilber-clatonia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 294 Students
5. Crete Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crete Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 415 Students
6. Diller-odell Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Diller-odell Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 137 Students
7. Southern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern School District 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 208 Students
8. Lewiston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewiston Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 106 Students
9. Norris Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norris School Dist 160 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 554 Students
10. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beatrice Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 173 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gage County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gage County, NE has a total population of 21,704 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gage 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 Gage County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gage County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gage 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 Gage County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gage County, NE
How many schools are in Gage County, NE?
Gage County, NE has 29 public schools: 9 high schools, 4 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 9,145 students in total.
How do schools in Gage County perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in Gage County score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Gage County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gage 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: 62%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Gage County
5 places in Gage County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Beatrice (6)
- Adams (1)
- Blue Springs (1)
- Odell (1)
- Wymore (1)
School districts (1)
- Beatrice Public Schools (6 schools)