Best Schools in Garfield County, NE
Garfield County, NE has 8 public schools (4 high, 0 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,101 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Garfield County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Garfield County, NE
The top high schools in Garfield County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Burwell Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burwell Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 133 Students
2. Chambers High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambers Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 43 Students
3. Ord Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ord Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 246 Students
4. Wheeler Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheeler Central Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 44 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Garfield County, NE
The top elementary schools in Garfield County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chambers Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambers Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 76 Students
2. Burwell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burwell Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 160 Students
3. Ord Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ord Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 316 Students
4. Wheeler Central Elementary #45
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 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
10.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Garfield County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Garfield County, NE
How many schools are in Garfield County, NE?
Garfield County, NE has 8 public schools: 4 high schools, 0 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,101 students in total.
How do schools in Garfield County perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Garfield County score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Garfield County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Garfield 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 Garfield County, NE
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Cities, towns and school districts in Garfield County
1 places in Garfield County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Burwell (2)