Best Schools in Near South, Lincoln, NE
Near South, Lincoln, NE has 11 public schools (1 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,834 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Near South don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Near South, Lincoln, NE
The top high schools in Near South, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2196 Students
Best Middle Schools in Near South, Lincoln, NE
The top middle schools in Near South, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Irving Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 890 Students
2. Lefler Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 613 Students
3. Park Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 834 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Near South, Lincoln, NE
The top elementary schools in Near South, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prescott Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 505 Students
2. Meadow Lane Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 509 Students
3. Saratoga Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 240 Students
4. Mcphee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
5. Elliott Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 370 Students
6. Everett Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 384 Students
7. Trinity Kindergarten Program
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trinity Kindergarten Program • Private • Grades KG • 11 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Near South, Lincoln, NE
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Near South, Lincoln, NE has a total population of 10,845 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Near South, Lincoln, 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 Near South, Lincoln, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
45.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
41.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Near South, Lincoln, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Near South, Lincoln, 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 Near South, Lincoln, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Near South, Lincoln, NE
How many schools are in Near South, Lincoln, NE?
Near South, Lincoln, NE has 11 public schools: 1 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,834 students in total.
How do schools in Near South perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Near South score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Near South don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Near South?
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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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 41%
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