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

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Heartland Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 156 Students

2. Hampton High School

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hampton Public School • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 81 Students

3. Sutton Secondary School

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sutton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 180 Students

4. Giltner High School

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Giltner Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 94 Students

5. Aurora High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Aurora Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 374 Students

6. Doniphan-trumbull Secondary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Doniphan-trumbull Public Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 210 Students

7. High Plains Community Jr/sr High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

High Plains Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 102 Students

8. Central City High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Central City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 232 Students

9. Harvard High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Aurora Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 269 Students

2. Central City Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Central City Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 228 Students

3. Pike Valley Jr High

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Aurora Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 513 Students

2. Heartland Community Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Heartland Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 197 Students

3. Doniphan-trumbull Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Doniphan-trumbull Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 240 Students

4. Sutton Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sutton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 240 Students

5. Hampton Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hampton Public School • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 110 Students

6. Central City Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Central City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 307 Students

7. Giltner Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Giltner Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 152 Students

8. High Plains Community Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

High Plains Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 121 Students

9. Carter Lake Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 361 Students

10. Harvard Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

4,446

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

29%

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

B+

13.62 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.91 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

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

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

998 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

69 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Hamilton County, NE Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Hamilton County, NE

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Merrick County, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Hall County, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
York County, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Clay County, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Adams County, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Polk County, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Howard County, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Fillmore County, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Seward County, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Butler County, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations