Best Schools in Kearney County, NE
Kearney County, NE has a total of 20 schools including 8 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools. A total of 5,396 students attend Kearney County, NE schools. On average, schools in Kearney County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Kearney County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Kearney County, NE
Kearney County, NE has 8 high schools with 2,718 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 Kearney County score 49% 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 Kearney County exceed expectations.
1. Kenesaw Secondary School
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Kenesaw Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 141 Students
2. Shelton High School
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Shelton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 112 Students
3. Kearney High School
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Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1629 Students
4. Minden High School
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Minden Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 264 Students
5. Axtell High School
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Axtell Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 135 Students
6. Silver Lake High School
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Silver Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 103 Students
7. Gibbon High School
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Gibbon Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 236 Students
8. Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School
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Wilcox-hildreth Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 98 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kearney County, NE
Kearney County, NE has 3 middle schools with 1,001 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 Kearney County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Kearney County don't meet expectations.
1. Horizon Middle School
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Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students
2. C L Jones Middle School
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Minden Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 324 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kearney County, NE
Kearney County, NE has 9 elementary schools with 1,677 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 Kearney County score 48% 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 Kearney County meet expectations.
1. Minden East Elementary School
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Minden Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 232 Students
2. Axtell Elementary School
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Axtell Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 200 Students
3. Thunder Ridge Elementary
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Thunder Ridge Schools • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 46 Students
4. Gibbon Elementary School
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Gibbon Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 318 Students
5. Kenesaw Elementary School
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Kenesaw Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 142 Students
6. Kenwood Elementary School
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Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 381 Students
7. Silver Lake Elem Sch-bladen
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Silver Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 123 Students
8. Wilcox-hildreth Upper Elementary
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Wilcox-hildreth Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 58 Students
9. Shelton Elementary School
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Shelton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 157 Students
10. Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School
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Wilcox-hildreth Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 78 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kearney County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kearney County, NE has a total population of 6,688 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kearney 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 Kearney County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kearney County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kearney 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 Kearney County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
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