Best Schools in Hitchcock County, NE
Hitchcock County, NE has 13 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 2,354 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Hitchcock County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hitchcock County, NE
The top high schools in Hitchcock County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hitchcock Co Sch System • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 123 Students
2. Dundy Co Stratton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 130 Students
3. Mc Cook Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mc Cook Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 464 Students
4. Hayes Center Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hayes Center Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 49 Students
5. Wauneta-palisade High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wauneta-palisade Public Schs • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 71 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hitchcock County, NE
The top middle schools in Hitchcock County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mc Cook Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mc Cook Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 307 Students
2. Wauneta Palisade Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wauneta-palisade Public Schs • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 52 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hitchcock County, NE
The top elementary schools in Hitchcock County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mc Cook Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mc Cook Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 408 Students
2. Benkelman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 160 Students
3. Hitchcock Co Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hitchcock Co Sch System • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 187 Students
4. Palisade Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wauneta-palisade Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 107 Students
5. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mc Cook Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 197 Students
6. Hayes Center Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hayes Center Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 99 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hitchcock County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hitchcock County, NE has a total population of 2,616 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hitchcock 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 Hitchcock County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hitchcock County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hitchcock 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 Hitchcock County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hitchcock County, NE
How many schools are in Hitchcock County, NE?
Hitchcock County, NE has 13 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 2,354 students in total.
How do schools in Hitchcock County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Hitchcock County score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Hitchcock County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hitchcock 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: 69%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Hitchcock County
3 places in Hitchcock County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Culbertson (1)
- Palisade (1)
- Trenton (1)