Best Schools in Lancaster County, NE
Lancaster County, NE has 118 public schools (17 high, 18 middle, 71 elementary) serving 58,048 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Lancaster County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lancaster County, NE
The top high schools in Lancaster County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jr-sr High School At Palmyra
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmyra District O R 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 163 Students
2. Milford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 358 Students
3. Lincoln East High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2268 Students
4. Malcolm Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Malcolm Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 308 Students
5. Southwest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2171 Students
6. Norris High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norris School Dist 160 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 757 Students
7. Waverly High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 145 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 682 Students
8. Freeman High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeman Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 199 Students
9. Lincoln Southeast High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1929 Students
10. Secondary Sch At Raymond
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raymond Central Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 361 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lancaster County, NE
The top middle schools in Lancaster County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Moore Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 738 Students
2. Norris Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norris School Dist 160 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 595 Students
3. Scott Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1136 Students
4. Lux Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 791 Students
5. Waverly Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 145 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 532 Students
6. Pound Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 727 Students
7. Intermediate School At Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raymond Central Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 48 Students
8. Irving Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 890 Students
9. Mickle Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 694 Students
10. Crete Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crete Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 477 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lancaster County, NE
The top elementary schools in Lancaster County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sheridan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students
2. Kloefkorn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 486 Students
3. Elementary At Bennet
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmyra District O R 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 400 Students
4. Malcolm Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Malcolm Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 336 Students
5. Cavett Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 564 Students
6. Adams Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 762 Students
7. Wysong Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 697 Students
8. Waverly Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 145 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 339 Students
9. Norris Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norris School Dist 160 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 577 Students
10. Maxey Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 688 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.
Questions About Schools in Lancaster County, NE
How many schools are in Lancaster County, NE?
Lancaster County, NE has 118 public schools: 17 high schools, 18 middle schools and 71 elementary schools, serving 58,048 students in total.
How do schools in Lancaster County perform on state tests?
On average, 118 schools in Lancaster County score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Lancaster County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lancaster 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: 66%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lancaster County
5 places in Lancaster County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
School districts (4)
- Lincoln Public Schools (62 schools)
- Raymond Central Public Schools (5 schools)
- Waverly School District 145 (5 schools)
- Norris School Dist 160 (4 schools)