Best Schools in Nemaha County, NE
Nemaha County, NE has 21 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 4,519 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, 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, NE
The top high schools in Nemaha County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. High School At Johnson
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson-brock Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 161 Students
2. Auburn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Auburn Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 247 Students
3. Htrs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humboldt Table Rock Steinauer • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 73 Students
4. Johnson Co Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson Co Central Public Schs • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 153 Students
5. Falls City Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Falls City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 236 Students
6. Nebraska City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebraska City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 428 Students
Best Middle Schools in Nemaha County, NE
The top middle schools in Nemaha County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Auburn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Auburn Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 190 Students
2. Htrs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humboldt Table Rock Steinauer • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 62 Students
3. Johnson Co Central Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson Co Central Public Schs • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 119 Students
4. Falls City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Falls City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 174 Students
5. Nebraska City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebraska City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 326 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nemaha County, NE
The top elementary schools in Nemaha County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elementary School At Johnson
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson-brock Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 202 Students
2. Calvert Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Auburn Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 577 Students
3. Johnson Co Central Elem-cook
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson Co Central Public Schs • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 79 Students
4. Htrs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humboldt Table Rock Steinauer • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 165 Students
5. Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson Co Central Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 146 Students
6. Falls City South Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Falls City Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 175 Students
7. Hayward Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebraska City Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 280 Students
8. Falls City North Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Falls City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 295 Students
9. Nebraska City Northside Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebraska City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 394 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nemaha County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nemaha County, NE has a total population of 7,074 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nemaha 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 Nemaha County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nemaha County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nemaha 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 Nemaha County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nemaha County, NE
How many schools are in Nemaha County, NE?
Nemaha County, NE has 21 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 4,519 students in total.
How do schools in Nemaha County perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Nemaha County score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, 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: 64%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Nemaha County
1 places in Nemaha County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Auburn (4)
School districts (1)
- Auburn Public Schools (4 schools)