Best High Schools in Milford, NE

High schools
5
Students
1,788
Avg actual
56%
Avg projected
52%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Dorchester High School

A-

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dorchester Public School • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 91 Students

2. Milford High School

A-

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Milford Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 358 Students

3. Seward High School

A-

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Seward Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 501 Students

4. Centennial Jr-sr High School

D-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 148 Students

5. Crete High School

F

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Crete Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 690 Students

Best Middle Schools in Milford, NE

Middle schools
3
Students
999
Avg actual
76%
Avg projected
50%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Seward Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Seward Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 422 Students

2. Centennial Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 100 Students

3. Crete Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Crete Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 477 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Milford, NE

Elementary schools
6
Students
2,291
Avg actual
71%
Avg projected
52%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Seward Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Seward Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 573 Students

2. Centennial Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 248 Students

3. Milford Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Milford Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 461 Students

4. Crete Intermediate School

B-

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Crete Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 415 Students

5. Dorchester Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Dorchester Public School • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 144 Students

6. Crete Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Crete Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 450 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Milford, NE

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

Community Factors

Milford, NE has a total population of 3,392 with 34% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Milford, NE

5,078

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Milford, NE.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

18.27 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.33 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

14.94 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Milford, NE.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,856 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

55 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Milford, NE

How many schools are in Milford, NE?

Milford, NE has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,078 students in total.

How do schools in Milford perform on state tests?

On average, 14 schools in Milford score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Milford exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Milford?

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 Milford, NE

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  • Projected: 56%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Goehner, NE

  • Actual: 72%
  • Projected: 58%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Seward, NE

  • Actual: 71%
  • Projected: 58%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Denton, NE

  • Actual: 62%
  • Projected: 50%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Beaver Crossing, NE

  • Actual: 67%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Crete, NE

  • Actual: 57%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Tamora, NE

  • Actual: 72%
  • Projected: 60%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Garland, NE

  • Actual: 70%
  • Projected: 67%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Kramer, NE

  • Actual: 56%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Every school in Milford

Average SchoolGrade
B+
Meeting or exceeding expectations
100%
Exceeding
50%
Avg actual scores
70%
Avg projected
51%

2 of 2 schools in Milford carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

A: 1B: 1

All 2 public schools we grade in Milford. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

High schools (1)

Elementary and primary schools (1)