Best Schools in Kearney, NE
Kearney, NE has a total of 39 schools including 12 high schools, 4 middle schools and 23 elementary schools. A total of 10,548 students attend Kearney, NE schools. On average, schools in Kearney score 50% 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 exceed expectations.
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
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Ravenna Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 169 Students
2. Kearney High School
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Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1629 Students
3. Minden High School
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Minden Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 264 Students
4. Axtell High School
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Axtell Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 135 Students
5. Elm Creek High School
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Elm Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 149 Students
6. Amherst High School
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Amherst Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 170 Students
7. Gibbon High School
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Gibbon Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 236 Students
8. Pleasanton High School
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Pleasanton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 128 Students
9. Wilcox-hildreth Jr/sr High School
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Wilcox-hildreth Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 98 Students
10. West Kearney High School
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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
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Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students
2. Sunrise Middle School
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Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 577 Students
3. C L Jones Middle School
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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
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Northern Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 71 Students
2. Amherst Elementary School
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Amherst Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 224 Students
3. Meadowlark Elementary School
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Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 408 Students
4. Windy Hills Elementary School
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Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 259 Students
5. Park Elementary School
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Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
6. Buffalo Hills Elementary
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Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
7. Minden East Elementary School
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Minden Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 232 Students
8. Ravenna Elementary School
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Ravenna Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 244 Students
9. Axtell Elementary School
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Axtell Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 200 Students
10. Glenwood Elementary School
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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
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, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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, NE Internet Health Assessment.
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