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Best Schools in Henderson, NE
Henderson, NE has 12 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,371 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in Henderson don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Henderson, NE
The top high schools in Henderson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heartland Community High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heartland Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 156 Students
2. Mccool Junction Jr-sr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mc Cool Junction Public Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 120 Students
3. Aurora High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 374 Students
4. Hampton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hampton Public School • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 81 Students
5. York High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 522 Students
Best Middle Schools in Henderson, NE
The top middle schools in Henderson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. York Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 315 Students
2. Aurora Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 269 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Henderson, NE
The top elementary schools in Henderson, 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. York Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 594 Students
5. Mc Cool Junction Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mc Cool Junction Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 120 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Henderson, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Henderson, NE has a total population of 1,428 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Henderson, 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 Henderson, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Henderson, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Henderson, 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 Henderson, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Henderson, NE
How many schools are in Henderson, NE?
Henderson, NE has 12 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,371 students in total.
How do schools in Henderson perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Henderson score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in Henderson don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Henderson?
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: 65%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Henderson
2 of 2 schools in Henderson carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Henderson. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.