Best Schools in Nance County, NE
Nance County, NE has 15 public schools (7 high, 1 middle, 7 elementary) serving 1,931 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Nance County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nance County, NE
The top high schools in Nance County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 124 Students
2. High Plains Community Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
High Plains Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 102 Students
3. Palmer Junior-senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmer Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 114 Students
4. Fullerton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fullerton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 135 Students
5. Twin River Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin River Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 190 Students
6. Riverside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverside Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 72 Students
7. St Edward High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Edward Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 78 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nance County, NE
The top middle schools in Nance County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverside Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 48 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nance County, NE
The top elementary schools in Nance County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fullerton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fullerton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 164 Students
2. High Plains Community Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
High Plains Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 121 Students
3. St Edward Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Edward Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 94 Students
4. Central Valley Elem - Scotia
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 187 Students
5. Palmer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmer Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 208 Students
6. Twin River Elem-genoa
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin River Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 219 Students
7. Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverside Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 75 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nance County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nance County, NE has a total population of 3,380 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 Nance 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 Nance County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nance County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nance 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 Nance County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nance County, NE
How many schools are in Nance County, NE?
Nance County, NE has 15 public schools: 7 high schools, 1 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 1,931 students in total.
How do schools in Nance County perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Nance County score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Nance County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nance 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: 68%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 52%
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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Nance County
2 places in Nance County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.