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Best Schools in Lawrence, NE
Lawrence, NE has 14 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,308 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Lawrence don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lawrence, NE
The top high schools in Lawrence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Adams Central Jr-sr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams Central Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 430 Students
2. Blue Hill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Hill Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 142 Students
3. Superior Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Superior Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 130 Students
4. Lawrence/nelson High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Nebraska Unified 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 63 Students
5. Sandy Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Nebraska Unified 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 110 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lawrence, NE
The top middle schools in Lawrence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Superior Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Superior Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 84 Students
2. Sandy Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Nebraska Unified 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 96 Students
3. Lawrence - Nelson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Nebraska Unified 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 53 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lawrence, NE
The top elementary schools in Lawrence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Adams Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams Central Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 499 Students
2. Blue Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Hill Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 176 Students
3. Superior Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Superior Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 196 Students
4. Sandy Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Nebraska Unified 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 209 Students
5. Lawrence/nelson Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Nebraska Unified 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 87 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lawrence, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lawrence, NE has a total population of 411 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lawrence, 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 Lawrence, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lawrence, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lawrence, 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 Lawrence, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lawrence, NE
How many schools are in Lawrence, NE?
Lawrence, NE has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,308 students in total.
How do schools in Lawrence perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Lawrence score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Lawrence don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lawrence?
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: 52%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Lawrence
All 2 public schools we grade in Lawrence. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.