Best Schools in Hamilton County, NE
Hamilton County, NE has 24 public schools (9 high, 3 middle, 11 elementary) serving 4,109 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Hamilton County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hamilton County, NE
The top high schools in Hamilton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. High Plains Community Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
High Plains Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 102 Students
2. Heartland Community High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heartland Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 156 Students
3. Doniphan-trumbull Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Doniphan-trumbull Public Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 210 Students
4. Sutton Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sutton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 180 Students
5. Giltner High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Giltner Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 94 Students
6. Central City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 232 Students
7. Aurora High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 374 Students
8. Hampton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hampton Public School • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 81 Students
9. Harvard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harvard Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 56 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hamilton County, NE
The top middle schools in Hamilton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central City Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 228 Students
2. Aurora Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 269 Students
3. Harvard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harvard Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 54 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hamilton County, NE
The top elementary schools in Hamilton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heartland Community Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heartland Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 197 Students
2. Hampton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hampton Public School • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 110 Students
3. Aurora Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 513 Students
4. Central City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 307 Students
5. Doniphan-trumbull Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Doniphan-trumbull Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 240 Students
6. High Plains Community Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
High Plains Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 121 Students
7. Sutton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sutton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 240 Students
8. Giltner Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Giltner Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 152 Students
9. Harvard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harvard Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 97 Students
10. Hampton Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hampton Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 6 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.
Questions About Schools in Hamilton County, NE
How many schools are in Hamilton County, NE?
Hamilton County, NE has 24 public schools: 9 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 4,109 students in total.
How do schools in Hamilton County perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in Hamilton County score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Hamilton County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hamilton 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: 67%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Hamilton County
3 places in Hamilton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (1)
- Aurora Public Schools (3 schools)