Best Schools in Nebraska
Nebraska has a total of 1,361 schools including 399 high schools, 174 middle schools and 772 elementary schools. A total of 387,264 students attend Nebraska schools. On average, schools in Nebraska score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Nebraska exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Nebraska
Nebraska has 399 high schools with 127,557 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Nebraska score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Nebraska exceed expectations.
1. Elkhorn South High School
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Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1428 Students
2. Sergeant Bluff-luton Senior High School
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Sergeant Bluff-luton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 533 Students
3. Westwood High School
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Westwood Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 289 Students
4. Southeast High School
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Goshen County School District #1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 83 Students
5. Leyton High School
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Leyton Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 60 Students
6. Osceola High School
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Osceola Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 68 Students
7. Leigh High School
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Leigh Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 99 Students
8. Banner County High School
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Banner County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 41 Students
9. Wynot High School
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Wynot Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 63 Students
10. Cody-kilgore High School
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Cody-kilgore Public Schs • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 51 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nebraska
Nebraska has 174 middle schools with 66,267 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Nebraska score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Nebraska meet expectations.
1. Sergeant Bluff-luton Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Sergeant Bluff-luton Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 369 Students
2. Elkhorn Valley View Middle School
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Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 604 Students
3. Elkhorn Grandview Middle School
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Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 518 Students
4. Akron Westfield Middle School
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Akron Westfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 139 Students
5. Elkhorn Ridge Middle School
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Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 545 Students
6. Moore Middle School
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Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 738 Students
7. Glenwood Middle School
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Glenwood Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 451 Students
8. Lewis Central Middle School
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Lewis Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
9. Seward Middle School
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Seward Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 422 Students
10. Scott Middle School
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Lincoln Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1136 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nebraska
Nebraska has 772 elementary schools with 193,415 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Nebraska score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Nebraska exceed expectations.
1. Hitchcock Elementary School
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Millard Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 247 Students
2. Blue Sage Elementary
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Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 562 Students
3. Aldrich Elementary
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Millard Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 439 Students
4. Fire Ridge Elementary School
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Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 509 Students
5. West Bay Elementary School
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Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 485 Students
6. Grace Abbott Elem School
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Millard Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 440 Students
7. Spring Ridge Elementary
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Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
8. Manchester Elementary School
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Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 510 Students
9. Upchurch Elementary
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Millard Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 393 Students
10. Sagewood Elementary School
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Elkhorn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 479 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nebraska
State-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nebraska has a total population of 1,961,504 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nebraska
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 Nebraska.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nebraska.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nebraska.
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 Nebraska Internet Health Assessment.
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