Best Schools in Lamar, NE
Lamar, NE has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,096 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Lamar greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lamar, NE
The top high schools in Lamar, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Perkins County Junior- Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perkins County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 169 Students
2. Chase County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chase County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 308 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lamar, NE
The top middle schools in Lamar, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wauneta Palisade Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wauneta-palisade Public Schs • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 52 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lamar, NE
The top elementary schools in Lamar, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chase County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chase County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 317 Students
2. Perkins County Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perkins County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 250 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lamar, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lamar, NE has a total population of 240 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lamar, 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 Lamar, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lamar, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lamar, 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 Lamar, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lamar, NE
How many schools are in Lamar, NE?
Lamar, NE has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,096 students in total.
How do schools in Lamar perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Lamar score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Lamar greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lamar?
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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- Projected: 44%
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