Best High Schools in Garfield County, NE

Garfield County, NE has 4 high schools with 1,472 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Garfield County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Garfield County exceed expectations.

1. Wheeler Central High

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wheeler Central Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 44 Students

2. Burwell Jr-sr High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Burwell Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 133 Students

3. West High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sioux City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1252 Students

4. Chambers High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Chambers Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 43 Students

Best Middle Schools in Garfield County, NE

Garfield County, NE has 1 middle schools with 864 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Garfield County score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Garfield County exceed expectations.

1. West Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sioux City Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 864 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Garfield County, NE

Garfield County, NE has 4 elementary schools with 563 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Garfield County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Garfield County don't meet expectations.

1. Riverside Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sioux City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 244 Students

2. Burwell Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Burwell Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 160 Students

3. Chambers Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Chambers Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 76 Students

4. Wheeler Central Elementary #45

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Wheeler Central Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 83 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Garfield County, NE

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Garfield County, NE has a total population of 1,813 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Garfield County, NE

2,899

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

33%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Garfield County, NE.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

10.47 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.38 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

8.09 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Garfield County, NE.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Garfield County, NE.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

988 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

35 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Garfield County, NE Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Garfield County, NE

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Loup County, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Valley County, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Wheeler County, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Greeley County, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Custer County, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Blaine County, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Boone County, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Antelope County, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Nance County, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Logan County, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations