Best Schools in Nemaha County, KS
Nemaha County, KS has 18 public schools (7 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 4,008 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Nemaha County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nemaha County, KS
The top high schools in Nemaha County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centralia High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vermillion • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 128 Students
2. Onaga Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onaga-havensville-wheaton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 94 Students
3. Sabetha High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Hills • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 232 Students
4. Nemaha Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nemaha Central • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 221 Students
5. Hiawatha Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hiawatha • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 267 Students
6. Jackson Heights High School And Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Jackson • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 176 Students
7. Wetmore High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Hills • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 34 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nemaha County, KS
The top middle schools in Nemaha County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sabetha Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Hills • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 166 Students
2. Hiawatha Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hiawatha • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 276 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nemaha County, KS
The top elementary schools in Nemaha County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centralia Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vermillion • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 210 Students
2. Axtell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Hills • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 109 Students
3. Sabetha Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Hills • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 393 Students
4. Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nemaha Central • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 553 Students
5. Jackson Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Jackson • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 228 Students
6. Hiawatha Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hiawatha • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 359 Students
7. Onaga Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onaga-havensville-wheaton • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 244 Students
8. Sts Peter & Paul School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sts Peter & Paul School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 228 Students
9. Wetmore Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Hills • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 90 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nemaha County, KS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nemaha County, KS has a total population of 10,273 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nemaha County, KS
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 Nemaha County, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nemaha County, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nemaha County, KS.
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 Nemaha County, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nemaha County, KS
How many schools are in Nemaha County, KS?
Nemaha County, KS has 18 public schools: 7 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 4,008 students in total.
How do schools in Nemaha County perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Nemaha County score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Nemaha County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nemaha 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: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Nemaha County
4 places in Nemaha County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (1)
- Prairie Hills (7 schools)