Best Schools in Howard County, NE
Howard County, NE has 14 public schools (7 high, 0 middle, 7 elementary) serving 3,141 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Howard County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Howard County, NE
The top high schools in Howard County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 124 Students
2. St Paul Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 318 Students
3. Loup City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loup City Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 129 Students
4. Palmer Junior-senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmer Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 114 Students
5. Centura Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centura Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 208 Students
6. Northwest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 703 Students
7. Elba Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elba Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 54 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Howard County, NE
The top elementary schools in Howard County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centura Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centura Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 273 Students
2. St Libory Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 167 Students
3. St Paul Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 387 Students
4. Central Valley Elem - Scotia
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 187 Students
5. Loup City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loup City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 201 Students
6. Palmer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmer Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 208 Students
7. Elba Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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.
Questions About Schools in Howard County, NE
How many schools are in Howard County, NE?
Howard County, NE has 14 public schools: 7 high schools, 0 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 3,141 students in total.
How do schools in Howard County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Howard County score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Howard County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Howard 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: 61%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Howard County
4 places in Howard County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.