Best Schools in Johnson County, NE
Johnson County, NE has 20 public schools (7 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary) serving 3,043 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Johnson County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Johnson County, NE
The top high schools in Johnson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. High School At Syracuse
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 217 Students
2. High School At Johnson
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson-brock Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 161 Students
3. Htrs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humboldt Table Rock Steinauer • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 73 Students
4. Freeman High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeman Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 199 Students
5. Lewiston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewiston Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 71 Students
6. Johnson Co Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson Co Central Public Schs • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 153 Students
7. Sterling High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 89 Students
Best Middle Schools in Johnson County, NE
The top middle schools in Johnson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Middle School At Syracuse
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 305 Students
2. Auburn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Auburn Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 190 Students
3. Htrs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humboldt Table Rock Steinauer • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 62 Students
4. Johnson Co Central Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson Co Central Public Schs • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 119 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Johnson County, NE
The top elementary schools in Johnson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elementary School At Johnson
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson-brock Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 202 Students
2. Elementary School At Syracuse
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 271 Students
3. Freeman Elementary-adams
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeman Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 278 Students
4. Johnson Co Central Elem-cook
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson Co Central Public Schs • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 79 Students
5. Htrs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humboldt Table Rock Steinauer • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 165 Students
6. Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson Co Central Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 146 Students
7. Sterling Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 135 Students
8. Lewiston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewiston Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 106 Students
9. St Andrew Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Andrew Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 22 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Johnson County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Johnson County, NE has a total population of 5,290 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Johnson 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 Johnson County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Johnson County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Johnson 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 Johnson County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Johnson County, NE
How many schools are in Johnson County, NE?
Johnson County, NE has 20 public schools: 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 3,043 students in total.
How do schools in Johnson County perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Johnson County score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Johnson County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Johnson 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: 60%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Johnson County
3 places in Johnson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (1)
- Johnson Co Central Public Schs (4 schools)