Best Schools in McPherson County, NE
McPherson County, NE has 6 public schools (3 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 352 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in McPherson County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in McPherson County, NE
The top high schools in McPherson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arthur County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arthur County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 57 Students
2. Stapleton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stapleton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 92 Students
3. Mc Pherson County Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mc Pherson County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 37 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McPherson County, NE
The top elementary schools in McPherson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arthur County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arthur County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 63 Students
2. Stapleton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stapleton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 88 Students
3. Tryon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mc Pherson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 15 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in McPherson County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
McPherson County, NE has a total population of 399 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in McPherson 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 McPherson County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McPherson County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for McPherson 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 McPherson County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in McPherson County, NE
How many schools are in McPherson County, NE?
McPherson County, NE has 6 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 352 students in total.
How do schools in McPherson County perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in McPherson County score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in McPherson County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in McPherson 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 McPherson County, NE
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Cities, towns and school districts in Mcpherson County
1 places in Mcpherson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Tryon (2)