Best Schools in Kearney County, NE
Kearney County, NE has 20 public schools (9 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 6,221 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Kearney County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kearney County, NE
The top high schools in Kearney County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Axtell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Axtell Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 135 Students
2. Adams Central Jr-sr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams Central Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 430 Students
3. Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilcox-hildreth Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 98 Students
4. Gibbon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gibbon Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 236 Students
5. Kenesaw Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenesaw Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 141 Students
6. Silver Lake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Silver Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 103 Students
7. Kearney High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1629 Students
8. Shelton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 112 Students
9. Minden High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minden Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 264 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kearney County, NE
The top middle schools in Kearney County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. C L Jones Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minden Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 324 Students
2. Horizon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kearney County, NE
The top elementary schools in Kearney County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kenesaw Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenesaw Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 142 Students
2. Adams Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams Central Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 499 Students
3. Kenwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 381 Students
4. Axtell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Axtell Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 200 Students
5. Minden East Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minden Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 232 Students
6. Shelton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 157 Students
7. Gibbon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gibbon Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 318 Students
8. Silver Lake Elem Sch-bladen
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Silver Lake Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 123 Students
9. Wilcox-hildreth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilcox-hildreth Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 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.
Questions About Schools in Kearney County, NE
How many schools are in Kearney County, NE?
Kearney County, NE has 20 public schools: 9 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 6,221 students in total.
How do schools in Kearney County perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Kearney County score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Kearney County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kearney 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: 69%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 47%
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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Kearney County
3 places in Kearney County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (2)
- Minden Public Schools (3 schools)
- Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools (3 schools)