Best Schools in Greater South, Lincoln, NE
Greater South, Lincoln, NE has 10 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 8,380 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Greater South don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Greater South, Lincoln, NE
The top high schools in Greater South, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southwest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2171 Students
2. Lincoln Southeast High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1929 Students
Best Middle Schools in Greater South, Lincoln, NE
The top middle schools in Greater South, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pound Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 727 Students
2. Irving Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 890 Students
3. Lefler Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 613 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Greater South, Lincoln, NE
The top elementary schools in Greater South, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sheridan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students
2. Rousseau Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 566 Students
3. Holmes Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students
4. Calvert Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 312 Students
5. Cathedral Of The Risen Christ School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cathedral Of The Risen Christ School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 385 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Greater South, Lincoln, NE
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Greater South, Lincoln, NE has a total population of 5,320 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Greater South, Lincoln, 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 Greater South, Lincoln, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.65 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Greater South, Lincoln, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Greater South, Lincoln, 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 Greater South, Lincoln, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Greater South, Lincoln, NE
How many schools are in Greater South, Lincoln, NE?
Greater South, Lincoln, NE has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,380 students in total.
How do schools in Greater South perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Greater South score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Greater South don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Greater South?
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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- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 64%
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