Best Schools in Highlands, Lincoln, NE
Highlands, Lincoln, NE has 10 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,249 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Highlands don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Highlands, Lincoln, NE
The top high schools in Highlands, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 499 Students
2. North Star High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2072 Students
Best Middle Schools in Highlands, Lincoln, NE
The top middle schools in Highlands, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Schoo Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 917 Students
2. Goodrich Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 877 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Highlands, Lincoln, NE
The top elementary schools in Highlands, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fredstrom Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students
2. Kooser Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 889 Students
3. Belmont Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 814 Students
4. Arnold Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 739 Students
5. West Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 487 Students
6. North American Martyrs School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North American Martyrs School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 512 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Highlands, Lincoln, NE
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Highlands, Lincoln, NE has a total population of 8,176 with 37% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Highlands, Lincoln, 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 Highlands, Lincoln, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Highlands, Lincoln, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Highlands, Lincoln, 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 Highlands, Lincoln, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Highlands, Lincoln, NE
How many schools are in Highlands, Lincoln, NE?
Highlands, Lincoln, NE has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,249 students in total.
How do schools in Highlands perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Highlands score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Highlands don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Highlands?
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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