Best Schools in Merrick County, NE
Merrick County, NE has 16 public schools (6 high, 1 middle, 7 elementary) serving 3,531 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Merrick County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Merrick County, NE
The top high schools in Merrick County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. High Plains Community Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
High Plains Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 102 Students
2. Palmer Junior-senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmer Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 114 Students
3. Fullerton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fullerton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 135 Students
4. Northwest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 703 Students
5. Central City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 232 Students
6. Twin River Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin River Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 190 Students
Best Middle Schools in Merrick County, NE
The top middle schools in Merrick County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central City Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 228 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Merrick County, NE
The top elementary schools in Merrick County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cedar Hollow School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 378 Students
2. Fullerton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fullerton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 164 Students
3. Central City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 307 Students
4. St Libory Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 167 Students
5. High Plains Community Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
High Plains Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 121 Students
6. Palmer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmer Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 208 Students
7. Twin River Elem-genoa
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin River Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 219 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.
Questions About Schools in Merrick County, NE
How many schools are in Merrick County, NE?
Merrick County, NE has 16 public schools: 6 high schools, 1 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 3,531 students in total.
How do schools in Merrick County perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Merrick County score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Merrick County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Merrick 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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- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Merrick County
3 places in Merrick County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Central City (3)
- Palmer (2)
- Clarks (1)
School districts (1)
- Central City Public Schools (3 schools)