Best Schools in Jefferson County, NE
Jefferson County, NE has 10 public schools (4 high, 0 middle, 6 elementary) serving 1,886 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Jefferson County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jefferson County, NE
The top high schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tri County Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 192 Students
2. Meridian High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 102 Students
3. Diller-odell Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Diller-odell Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 99 Students
4. Fairbury Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairbury Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 377 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson County, NE
The top elementary schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tri County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 238 Students
2. Meridian Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 122 Students
3. Diller-odell Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Diller-odell Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 137 Students
4. Jefferson Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairbury Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 270 Students
5. St Pauls Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Pauls Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 87 Students
6. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairbury Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 262 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jefferson County, NE has a total population of 7,240 with 23% 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jefferson County, NE
How many schools are in Jefferson County, NE?
Jefferson County, NE has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 0 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 1,886 students in total.
How do schools in Jefferson County perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Jefferson County score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Jefferson County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jefferson 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: 59%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jefferson County
4 places in Jefferson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (1)
- Fairbury Public Schools (3 schools)