Best Schools in Gilead, NE
Gilead, NE has 7 public schools (3 high, 0 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,573 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Gilead meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gilead, NE
The top high schools in Gilead, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thayer Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thayer Central Community Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 190 Students
2. Meridian High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 102 Students
3. Fairbury Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairbury Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 377 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gilead, NE
The top elementary schools in Gilead, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thayer Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thayer Central Community Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 250 Students
2. Meridian Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 122 Students
3. Jefferson Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairbury Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 270 Students
4. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairbury Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 262 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gilead, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gilead, NE has a total population of 200 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gilead, 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 Gilead, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gilead, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gilead, 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 Gilead, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gilead, NE
How many schools are in Gilead, NE?
Gilead, NE has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,573 students in total.
How do schools in Gilead perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Gilead score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Gilead meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gilead?
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: 61%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations