Best Schools in Lowell, NE
Lowell, NE has 12 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,540 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Lowell meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lowell, NE
The top high schools in Lowell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gibbon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gibbon Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 236 Students
2. Kenesaw Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenesaw Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 141 Students
3. Kearney High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1629 Students
4. Shelton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 112 Students
5. Minden High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minden Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 264 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lowell, NE
The top middle schools in Lowell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. C L Jones Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minden Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 324 Students
2. Sunrise Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 577 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lowell, NE
The top elementary schools in Lowell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Meadowlark Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kearney Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 408 Students
2. Kenesaw Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenesaw Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 142 Students
3. Minden East Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minden Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 232 Students
4. Shelton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 157 Students
5. Gibbon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gibbon Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 318 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lowell, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lowell, NE has a total population of 407 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lowell, 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 Lowell, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lowell, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lowell, 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 Lowell, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lowell, NE
How many schools are in Lowell, NE?
Lowell, NE has 12 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,540 students in total.
How do schools in Lowell perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Lowell score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Lowell meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lowell?
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: 68%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 56%
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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations