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Best Schools in Leigh, NE
Leigh, NE has 15 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,225 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Leigh meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Leigh, NE
The top high schools in Leigh, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Leigh High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leigh Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 99 Students
2. Stanton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanton Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 176 Students
3. Lakeview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 311 Students
4. Clarkson Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarkson Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 116 Students
5. Schuyler Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schuyler Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 623 Students
6. Madison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 160 Students
Best Middle Schools in Leigh, NE
The top middle schools in Leigh, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeview Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 147 Students
2. Madison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 106 Students
3. Schuyler Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schuyler Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 401 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Leigh, NE
The top elementary schools in Leigh, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shell Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 338 Students
2. Leigh Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leigh Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 177 Students
3. Stanton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanton Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 207 Students
4. Clarkson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarkson Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 108 Students
5. Madison Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 210 Students
6. Schuyler Elementary-fisher's
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schuyler Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 46 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Leigh, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Leigh, NE has a total population of 1,030 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Leigh, 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 Leigh, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Leigh, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Leigh, 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 Leigh, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Leigh, NE
How many schools are in Leigh, NE?
Leigh, NE has 15 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,225 students in total.
How do schools in Leigh perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Leigh score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Leigh meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Leigh?
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: 63%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Leigh
2 of 2 schools in Leigh carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Leigh. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.