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Best Schools in Norfolk, NE
Norfolk, NE has 38 public schools (11 high, 3 middle, 21 elementary) serving 9,570 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Norfolk meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Norfolk, NE
The top high schools in Norfolk, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newman Grove High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newman Grove Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 70 Students
2. Leigh High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leigh Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 99 Students
3. Pierce Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierce Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 346 Students
4. Battle Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Battle Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 273 Students
5. Stanton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanton Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 176 Students
6. Wisner-pilger High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wisner-pilger Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 188 Students
7. Elkhorn Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Valley Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 188 Students
8. Clarkson Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarkson Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 116 Students
9. Winside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winside Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 97 Students
10. Norfolk Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1346 Students
Best Middle Schools in Norfolk, NE
The top middle schools in Norfolk, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Norfolk Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 600 Students
2. Norfolk Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 641 Students
3. Madison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 106 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Norfolk, NE
The top elementary schools in Norfolk, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Battle Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Battle Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 293 Students
2. Newman Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newman Grove Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 149 Students
3. Wisner-pilger Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wisner-pilger Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 249 Students
4. Pierce Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierce Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 344 Students
5. Elkhorn Valley Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Valley Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 258 Students
6. Westside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 210 Students
7. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 193 Students
8. Bel Air Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 337 Students
9. Leigh Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leigh Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 177 Students
10. Grant Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 228 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Norfolk, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Norfolk, NE has a total population of 30,867 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Norfolk, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Norfolk, NE
How many schools are in Norfolk, NE?
Norfolk, NE has 38 public schools: 11 high schools, 3 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 9,570 students in total.
How do schools in Norfolk perform on state tests?
On average, 38 schools in Norfolk score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Norfolk meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Norfolk?
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: 68%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Norfolk
10 of 11 schools in Norfolk carry a SchoolGrade (1 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:
B: 3C: 4D: 3
All 11 public schools we grade in Norfolk. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (7)
- Bel Air Elementary School
- Grant Elementary School
- Jefferson Elementary School
- Lincoln Elementary School
- Washington Elementary School
- Westside Elementary School
- Woodland Park Elementary Sch
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (5)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.