Best Schools in Knox County, NE
Knox County, NE has 26 public schools (11 high, 2 middle, 13 elementary) serving 3,123 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Knox County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Knox County, NE
The top high schools in Knox County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crofton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crofton Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 178 Students
2. Bloomfield Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomfield Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 136 Students
3. Osmond High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osmond Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 81 Students
4. Plainview Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainview Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 143 Students
5. Wausa High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wausa Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 114 Students
6. Verdigre High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Verdigre Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 66 Students
7. Summerland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summerland Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 193 Students
8. Creighton Community High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Creighton Community Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 115 Students
9. Niobrara Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Niobrara Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 86 Students
10. Boyd County High School (spencer)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyd County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 95 Students
Best Middle Schools in Knox County, NE
The top middle schools in Knox County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Boyd County Middle School (spencer)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyd County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 105 Students
2. Isanti Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Isanti Community School • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 44 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Knox County, NE
The top elementary schools in Knox County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wausa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wausa Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 102 Students
2. Osmond Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osmond Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 89 Students
3. Plainview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainview Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 203 Students
4. Verdigre Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Verdigre Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 81 Students
5. Crofton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crofton Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 180 Students
6. Summerland Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summerland Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 244 Students
7. Boyd County Elementary (lynch)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boyd County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 47 Students
8. Bloomfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomfield Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 135 Students
9. Creighton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Creighton Community Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 175 Students
10. Niobrara Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Niobrara Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 128 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
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 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
21.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Knox County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Knox County, NE
How many schools are in Knox County, NE?
Knox County, NE has 26 public schools: 11 high schools, 2 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 3,123 students in total.
How do schools in Knox County perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Knox County score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Knox County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Knox 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: 47%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Knox County
6 places in Knox County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (1)
- Isanti Community School (3 schools)