Best Schools in Hamilton County, NE
Hamilton County, NE has a total of 25 schools including 9 high schools, 3 middle schools and 13 elementary schools. A total of 4,446 students attend Hamilton County, NE schools. On average, schools in Hamilton County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Hamilton County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Hamilton County, NE
Hamilton County, NE has 9 high schools with 1,485 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 Hamilton County score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Hamilton County exceed expectations.
1. Heartland Community High Sch
SchoolGrade
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Heartland Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 156 Students
2. Hampton High School
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Hampton Public School • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 81 Students
3. Sutton Secondary School
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Sutton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 180 Students
4. Giltner High School
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Giltner Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 94 Students
5. Aurora High School
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Aurora Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 374 Students
6. Doniphan-trumbull Secondary
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Doniphan-trumbull Public Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 210 Students
7. High Plains Community Jr/sr High School
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High Plains Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 102 Students
8. Central City High School
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Central City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 232 Students
9. Harvard High School
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Harvard Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 56 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hamilton County, NE
Hamilton County, NE has 3 middle schools with 527 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 Hamilton County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Hamilton County don't meet expectations.
1. Aurora Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 269 Students
2. Central City Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Central City Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 228 Students
3. Pike Valley Jr High
SchoolGrade
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Pike Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 30 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hamilton County, NE
Hamilton County, NE has 13 elementary schools with 2,434 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 Hamilton County score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Hamilton County don't meet expectations.
1. Aurora Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Aurora Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 513 Students
2. Heartland Community Elementary
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Heartland Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 197 Students
3. Doniphan-trumbull Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Doniphan-trumbull Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 240 Students
4. Sutton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Sutton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 240 Students
5. Hampton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Hampton Public School • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 110 Students
6. Central City Elementary School
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Central City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 307 Students
7. Giltner Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Giltner Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 152 Students
8. High Plains Community Elementary School
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High Plains Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 121 Students
9. Carter Lake Elementary School
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Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 361 Students
10. Harvard Elementary School
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Harvard Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 97 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hamilton County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hamilton County, NE has a total population of 9,429 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hamilton 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 Hamilton County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hamilton County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hamilton 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 Hamilton County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
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