Best Schools in Howard County, NE
Howard County, NE has a total of 17 schools including 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 4,433 students attend Howard County, NE schools. On average, schools in Howard County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Howard County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Howard County, NE
Howard County, NE has 7 high schools with 1,674 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 Howard County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Howard County meet expectations.
1. Westwood High School
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Westwood Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 289 Students
2. West Harrison Middle School/high School
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West Harrison Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 148 Students
3. Centura Secondary School
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Centura Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 208 Students
4. St Paul Jr/sr High School
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St Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 318 Students
5. Northwest High School
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Northwest Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 703 Students
6. Palmer Junior-senior High
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Palmer Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 114 Students
7. Loup City High School
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Loup City Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 129 Students
8. Elba Secondary School
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Elba Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 54 Students
Best Middle Schools in Howard County, NE
Howard County, NE has 4 middle schools with 1,461 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 Howard County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Howard County greatly exceed expectations.
1. West Monona Middle Sch
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West Monona Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 105 Students
2. Woodrow Wilson Middle School
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Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 900 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Howard County, NE
Howard County, NE has 6 elementary schools with 1,298 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 Howard County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Howard County don't meet expectations.
1. Centura Elementary School
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Centura Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 273 Students
2. Palmer Elementary School
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Palmer Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 208 Students
3. St Paul Elementary School
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St Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 387 Students
4. St Libory Elementary School
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Northwest Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 167 Students
5. Loup City Elementary School
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Loup City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 201 Students
6. West Harrison Elementary
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West Harrison Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 161 Students
7. Elba Elementary School
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Elba Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 68 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Howard County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Howard County, NE has a total population of 6,475 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Howard 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 Howard County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Howard County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Howard 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 Howard County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
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