Best Schools in Nelson, NE
Nelson, NE has a total of 12 schools including 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 1,102 students attend Nelson, NE schools. On average, schools in Nelson score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Nelson exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Nelson, NE
Nelson, NE has 5 high schools with 469 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 Nelson score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Nelson exceed expectations.
1. Lawrence/nelson High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Nebraska Unified 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 63 Students
2. Deshler High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deshler Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 117 Students
3. Pike Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike Valley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 52 Students
4. Rock Hills Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rock Hills • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 186 Students
5. Bruning-davenport High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bruning-davenport Unified Sys • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 51 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nelson, NE
Nelson, NE has 3 middle schools with 132 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 Nelson score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Nelson meet expectations.
1. Bruning-davenport Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bruning-davenport Unified Sys • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 49 Students
2. Lawrence - Nelson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Nebraska Unified 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 53 Students
3. Pike Valley Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike Valley • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 30 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nelson, NE
Nelson, NE has 4 elementary schools with 501 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 Nelson score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Nelson exceed expectations.
1. Pike Valley Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pike Valley • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 147 Students
2. Bruning-davenport Elem/davenpt
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bruning-davenport Unified Sys • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 35 Students
3. Rock Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rock Hills • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 194 Students
4. Deshler Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deshler Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 125 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nelson, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nelson, NE has a total population of 690 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nelson, 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 Nelson, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nelson, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nelson, 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 Nelson, NE Internet Health Assessment.
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