Best Schools in Merriman, NE
Merriman, NE has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 775 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Merriman greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Merriman, NE
The top high schools in Merriman, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gordon-rushville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gordon-rushville Public Schs • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 152 Students
2. Valentine High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valentine Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 164 Students
3. Cody-kilgore High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cody-kilgore Public Schs • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 51 Students
Best Middle Schools in Merriman, NE
The top middle schools in Merriman, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cody-kilgore Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cody-kilgore Public Schs • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 35 Students
2. Gordon-rushville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gordon-rushville Public Schs • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 101 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Merriman, NE
The top elementary schools in Merriman, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cody-kilgore Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cody-kilgore Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 72 Students
2. Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gordon-rushville Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 184 Students
3. Simeon School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valentine Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 16 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Merriman, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Merriman, NE has a total population of 297 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Merriman, 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 Merriman, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Merriman, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Merriman, 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 Merriman, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Merriman, NE
How many schools are in Merriman, NE?
Merriman, NE has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 775 students in total.
How do schools in Merriman perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Merriman score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Merriman greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Merriman?
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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