Best High Schools in Knox County, NE

Knox County, NE has 10 high schools with 1,164 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 Knox County score 51% 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 Knox County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Osmond High School

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Osmond Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 81 Students

2. Akron Westfield Senior High School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Akron Westfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 192 Students

3. Crofton High School

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Crofton Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 178 Students

4. Bloomfield Jr-sr High School

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bloomfield Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 136 Students

5. Verdigre High School

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Verdigre Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 66 Students

6. Wausa High School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wausa Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 114 Students

7. Plainview Secondary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Plainview Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 143 Students

8. Creighton Community High Sch

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Creighton Community Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 115 Students

9. Niobrara Secondary School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Niobrara Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 86 Students

10. Isanti High School

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Isanti Community School • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 53 Students

Best Middle Schools in Knox County, NE

Knox County, NE has 2 middle schools with 183 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 Knox County score 77% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Knox County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Akron Westfield Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Akron Westfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 139 Students

2. Isanti Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Isanti Community School • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 44 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Knox County, NE

Knox County, NE has 12 elementary schools with 1,672 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 Knox County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Knox County exceed expectations.

1. Akron Westfield Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Akron Westfield Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 249 Students

2. Bloomfield Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bloomfield Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 135 Students

3. Osmond Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Osmond Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 89 Students

4. Verdigre Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Verdigre Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 81 Students

5. Crofton Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Crofton Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 180 Students

6. Wausa Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Wausa Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 102 Students

7. Plainview Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Plainview Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 203 Students

8. Creighton Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Creighton Community Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 175 Students

9. Niobrara Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Niobrara Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 128 Students

10. Isanti Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

4%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Isanti Community School • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 142 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Knox County, NE

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

Community Factors

Knox County, NE has a total population of 8,391 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Knox County, NE

3,019

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Knox County, NE.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

21.48 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.89 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

17.58 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Knox County, NE.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

705 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

45 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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