Best Schools in Merrick County, NE
Merrick County, NE has a total of 16 schools including 7 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 4,247 students attend Merrick County, NE schools. On average, schools in Merrick County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Merrick County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Merrick County, NE
Merrick County, NE has 7 high schools with 1,712 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Merrick County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Merrick County meet expectations.
1. Twin River Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Twin River Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 190 Students
2. Northwest High School
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Northwest Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 703 Students
3. Fullerton High School
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Fullerton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 135 Students
4. High Plains Community Jr/sr High School
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High Plains Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 102 Students
5. Central City High School
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Central City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 232 Students
6. Palmer Junior-senior High
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Projected Test Scores
Palmer Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 114 Students
Best Middle Schools in Merrick County, NE
Merrick County, NE has 2 middle schools with 1,128 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Merrick County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Merrick County meet expectations.
1. Woodrow Wilson Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 900 Students
2. Central City Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Central City Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 228 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Merrick County, NE
Merrick County, NE has 7 elementary schools with 1,407 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Merrick County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Merrick County don't meet expectations.
1. Palmer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmer Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 208 Students
2. Fullerton Elementary School
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Fullerton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 164 Students
3. Central City Elementary School
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Central City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 307 Students
4. Twin River Elem-genoa
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Twin River Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 219 Students
5. High Plains Community Elementary School
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High Plains Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 121 Students
6. Carter Lake Elementary School
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Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 361 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Merrick County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Merrick County, NE has a total population of 7,668 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Merrick 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 Merrick County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Merrick County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Merrick 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 Merrick County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
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