Best Schools in Lancaster County, NE
Lancaster County, NE has a total of 140 schools including 38 high schools, 22 middle schools and 80 elementary schools. A total of 62,232 students attend Lancaster County, NE schools. On average, schools in Lancaster County score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Lancaster County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Lancaster County, NE
Lancaster County, NE has 38 high schools with 20,774 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 Lancaster County score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lancaster County exceed expectations.
1. Glenwood Senior High School
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Glenwood Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 600 Students
2. Fremont-mills Middle And Senior High School
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Fremont-mills Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 208 Students
3. Southwest High School
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Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2171 Students
4. Lincoln East High School
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Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2268 Students
5. Freeman High School
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Freeman Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 199 Students
6. Sidney High School
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Sidney Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 222 Students
7. Norris High School
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Norris School Dist 160 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 757 Students
8. Malcolm Jr/sr High School
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Malcolm Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 308 Students
9. Milford High School
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Milford Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 358 Students
10. Waverly High School
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Waverly School District 145 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 682 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lancaster County, NE
Lancaster County, NE has 22 middle schools with 12,580 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 Lancaster County score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lancaster County exceed expectations.
1. Moore Middle School
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Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 738 Students
2. Glenwood Middle School
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Glenwood Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 451 Students
3. Scott Middle School
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Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1136 Students
4. Lux Middle School
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Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 791 Students
5. Hamburg Middle School
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Hamburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 40 Students
6. Pound Middle School
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Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 727 Students
7. Mickle Middle School
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Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 694 Students
8. Irving Middle School
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Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 890 Students
9. Norris Middle School
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Norris School Dist 160 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 595 Students
10. Woodrow Wilson Middle School
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Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 900 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lancaster County, NE
Lancaster County, NE has 80 elementary schools with 28,878 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 Lancaster County score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lancaster County exceed expectations.
1. West Elementary School
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Glenwood Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 421 Students
2. Adams Elementary School
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Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 762 Students
3. Kloefkorn Elementary
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Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 486 Students
4. Wysong Elementary
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Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 697 Students
5. Humann Elementary School
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Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 525 Students
6. Fremont-mills Elementary School
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Fremont-mills Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 261 Students
7. Maxey Elementary School
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Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 688 Students
8. Cavett Elementary School
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Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 564 Students
9. Sheridan Elementary School
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Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students
10. Rousseau Elementary School
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Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 566 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lancaster County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lancaster County, NE has a total population of 322,608 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lancaster 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 Lancaster County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lancaster County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lancaster 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 Lancaster County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
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