Best Schools in Lincoln County, NE
Lincoln County, NE has 44 public schools (15 high, 2 middle, 23 elementary) serving 8,508 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Lincoln County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lincoln County, NE
The top high schools in Lincoln County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sutherland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sutherland Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 153 Students
2. Maywood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maywood Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 81 Students
3. Wallace High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wallace Public Sch Dist 65 R • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 83 Students
4. Arnold High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arnold Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 71 Students
5. Hershey High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hershey Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 254 Students
6. Perkins County Junior- Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perkins County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 169 Students
7. Brady High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brady Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 96 Students
8. Paxton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paxton Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 97 Students
9. Gothenburg Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gothenburg Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 389 Students
10. Maxwell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maxwell Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 147 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lincoln County, NE
The top middle schools in Lincoln County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Adams Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Platte Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 566 Students
2. Madison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Platte Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 • 265 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lincoln County, NE
The top elementary schools in Lincoln County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mcdonald Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Platte Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
2. Arnold Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arnold Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 121 Students
3. Sutherland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sutherland Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 152 Students
4. Hershey Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hershey Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 303 Students
5. Eisenhower Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Platte Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 212 Students
6. Wallace Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wallace Public Sch Dist 65 R • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 100 Students
7. Paxton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paxton Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 110 Students
8. Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Platte Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 240 Students
9. Lake Maloney Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Platte Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 115 Students
10. Stapleton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stapleton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 88 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lincoln County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lincoln County, NE has a total population of 34,676 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lincoln County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lincoln County, NE
How many schools are in Lincoln County, NE?
Lincoln County, NE has 44 public schools: 15 high schools, 2 middle schools and 23 elementary schools, serving 8,508 students in total.
How do schools in Lincoln County perform on state tests?
On average, 44 schools in Lincoln County score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Lincoln County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lincoln 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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Cities, towns and school districts in Lincoln County
6 places in Lincoln County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- North Platte (12)
- Brady (2)
- Hershey (2)
- Maxwell (2)
- Sutherland (2)
- Wallace (2)
School districts (1)
- North Platte Public Schools (12 schools)