Best Schools in Hall County, NE
Hall County, NE has 43 public schools (9 high, 5 middle, 26 elementary) serving 15,896 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Hall County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hall County, NE
The top high schools in Hall County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Adams Central Jr-sr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams Central Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 430 Students
2. Doniphan-trumbull Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Doniphan-trumbull Public Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 210 Students
3. Centura Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centura Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 208 Students
4. Kenesaw Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenesaw Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 141 Students
5. Wood River Rural High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood River Rural Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 154 Students
6. Northwest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 703 Students
7. Aurora High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 374 Students
8. Shelton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 112 Students
9. Grand Island Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Island Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2650 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hall County, NE
The top middle schools in Hall County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wood River Rural Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood River Rural Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 126 Students
2. Aurora Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 269 Students
3. Westridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Island Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 599 Students
4. Walnut Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Island Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 853 Students
5. Barr Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Island Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 718 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hall County, NE
The top elementary schools in Hall County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cedar Hollow School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 378 Students
2. 1r Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Northwest Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 190 Students
3. Aurora Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 513 Students
4. Kenesaw Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenesaw Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 142 Students
5. Adams Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams Central Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 499 Students
6. Engleman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Island Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 481 Students
7. Centura Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centura Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 273 Students
8. Doniphan-trumbull Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Doniphan-trumbull Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 240 Students
9. Wood River Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Wood River Rural Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students
10. Stolley Park Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Grand Island Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 250 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hall County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hall County, NE has a total population of 62,895 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hall 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 Hall County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hall County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hall 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 Hall County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hall County, NE
How many schools are in Hall County, NE?
Hall County, NE has 43 public schools: 9 high schools, 5 middle schools and 26 elementary schools, serving 15,896 students in total.
How do schools in Hall County perform on state tests?
On average, 43 schools in Hall County score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Hall County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hall 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: 64%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Hall County
3 places in Hall County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Grand Island (22)
- Wood River (3)
- Doniphan (2)
School districts (3)
- Grand Island Public Schools (19 schools)
- Northwest Public Schools (5 schools)
- Wood River Rural Schools (3 schools)