Best Schools in Keith County, NE
Keith County, NE has 14 public schools (6 high, 0 middle, 8 elementary) serving 2,128 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Keith County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Keith County, NE
The top high schools in Keith County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arthur County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arthur County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 57 Students
2. Garden County Junior/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garden County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 97 Students
3. Perkins County Junior- Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perkins County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 169 Students
4. Paxton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paxton Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 97 Students
5. South Platte High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Platte Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 108 Students
6. Ogallala High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ogallala Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 304 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Keith County, NE
The top elementary schools in Keith County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arthur County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arthur County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 63 Students
2. Paxton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paxton Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 110 Students
3. Garden County Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garden County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 96 Students
4. Perkins County Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perkins County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 250 Students
5. Prairie View School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ogallala Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 541 Students
6. So Platte Elem At Big Springs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Platte Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 110 Students
7. St Paul's Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Paul's Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 48 Students
8. St Lukes Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Lukes Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 78 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Keith County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Keith County, NE has a total population of 8,335 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Keith 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 Keith County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Keith County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Keith 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 Keith County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Keith County, NE
How many schools are in Keith County, NE?
Keith County, NE has 14 public schools: 6 high schools, 0 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 2,128 students in total.
How do schools in Keith County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Keith County score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Keith County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Keith 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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Keith County, NE
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- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Keith County
2 places in Keith County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.