Best High Schools in Kearney, NE

Kearney, NE has 12 high schools with 3,391 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 score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Kearney meet expectations.

1. Ravenna Senior High

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ravenna Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 169 Students

2. Kearney High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1629 Students

3. Minden High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Minden Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 264 Students

4. Axtell High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Axtell Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 135 Students

5. Elm Creek High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Elm Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 149 Students

6. Amherst High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Amherst Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 170 Students

7. Gibbon High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gibbon Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 236 Students

8. Pleasanton High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pleasanton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 128 Students

9. Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wilcox-hildreth Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 98 Students

10. West Kearney High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

West Kearney High School • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 50 Students

Best Middle Schools in Kearney, NE

Kearney, NE has 4 middle schools with 1,578 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 score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Kearney meet expectations.

1. Horizon Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students

2. Sunrise Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 577 Students

3. C L Jones Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Minden Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 324 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Kearney, NE

Kearney, NE has 23 elementary schools with 5,579 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 score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Kearney exceed expectations.

1. Almena Elem

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Northern Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 71 Students

2. Amherst Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Amherst Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 224 Students

3. Meadowlark Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 408 Students

4. Windy Hills Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 259 Students

5. Park Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students

6. Buffalo Hills Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students

7. Minden East Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Minden Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 232 Students

8. Ravenna Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ravenna Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 244 Students

9. Axtell Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Axtell Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 200 Students

10. Glenwood Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 131 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Kearney, NE

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Kearney, NE has a total population of 39,230 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Kearney, NE

10,548

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

37%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Kearney, NE.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

18.31 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.46 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

15.86 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kearney, NE.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kearney, NE.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,146 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

61 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Kearney, NE Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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