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Best Schools in Jackson, NE
Jackson, NE has 11 public schools (5 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,121 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Jackson exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jackson, NE
The top high schools in Jackson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ponca High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ponca Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 190 Students
2. Allen High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Allen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 67 Students
3. Emerson-hubbard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emerson-hubbard Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 66 Students
4. Homer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Homer Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 191 Students
5. South Sioux High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
So Sioux City Community Schs • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1149 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jackson, NE
The top middle schools in Jackson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Sioux City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
So Sioux City Community Schs • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 773 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jackson, NE
The top elementary schools in Jackson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Emerson-hubbard Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emerson-hubbard Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 121 Students
2. Ponca Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ponca Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 125 Students
3. Homer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Homer Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 237 Students
4. Allen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Allen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 75 Students
5. Jackson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ponca Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 127 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jackson, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jackson, NE has a total population of 421 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jackson, 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 Jackson, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jackson, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jackson, 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 Jackson, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jackson, NE
How many schools are in Jackson, NE?
Jackson, NE has 11 public schools: 5 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,121 students in total.
How do schools in Jackson perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Jackson score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Jackson exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jackson?
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: 51%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Jackson
All 1 public schools we grade in Jackson. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.