Best High Schools in Madison County, NE

High schools
6
Students
2,185
Avg actual
63%
Avg projected
59%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in Madison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Newman Grove High School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Newman Grove Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 70 Students

2. Humphrey Jr-sr High School

A-

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Humphrey Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 148 Students

3. Battle Creek High School

A-

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Battle Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 273 Students

4. Elkhorn Valley High School

B-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Elkhorn Valley Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 188 Students

5. Norfolk Senior High School

D-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1346 Students

6. Madison High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Madison Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 160 Students

Best Middle Schools in Madison County, NE

Middle schools
3
Students
1,347
Avg actual
60%
Avg projected
55%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in Madison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Norfolk Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 600 Students

2. Norfolk Jr High School

D+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 641 Students

3. Madison Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Madison Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 106 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Madison County, NE

Elementary schools
18
Students
3,543
Avg actual
66%
Avg projected
50%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Madison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Battle Creek Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Battle Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 293 Students

2. Newman Grove Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newman Grove Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 149 Students

3. Elkhorn Valley Elementary Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Elkhorn Valley Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 258 Students

4. Westside Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 210 Students

5. Lincoln Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 193 Students

6. Bel Air Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 337 Students

7. Grant Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 228 Students

8. Jefferson Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 234 Students

9. Woodland Park Elementary Sch

C

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 208 Students

10. Washington Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 231 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Madison County, NE

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Madison County, NE has a total population of 35,585 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Madison County, NE

7,911

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Madison County, NE.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

21.19 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.93 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

18.27 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Madison County, NE.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Madison County, NE.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

931 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

45 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Madison County, NE Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Madison County, NE

How many schools are in Madison County, NE?

Madison County, NE has 32 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 7,911 students in total.

How do schools in Madison County perform on state tests?

On average, 32 schools in Madison County score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Madison County meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Madison 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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Madison County, NE

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Stanton County, NE

  • Actual: 62%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Pierce County, NE

  • Actual: 67%
  • Projected: 55%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Wayne County, NE

  • Actual: 64%
  • Projected: 55%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Antelope County, NE

  • Actual: 64%
  • Projected: 55%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Boone County, NE

  • Actual: 68%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cuming County, NE

  • Actual: 69%
  • Projected: 54%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Colfax County, NE

  • Actual: 64%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cedar County, NE

  • Actual: 67%
  • Projected: 58%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Dixon County, NE

  • Actual: 66%
  • Projected: 55%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Thurston County, NE

  • Actual: 58%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cities, towns and school districts in Madison County

5 places in Madison County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.

Cities and towns (5)

School districts (2)