Best High Schools in Nuckolls County, NE

High schools
6
Students
661
Avg actual
54%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Nuckolls County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Thayer Central High School

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Thayer Central Community Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 190 Students

2. Deshler High School

C-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Deshler Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 117 Students

3. Superior Sr High School

D-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Superior Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 130 Students

4. Bruning-davenport High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Bruning-davenport Unified Sys • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 51 Students

5. Lawrence/nelson High Sch

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

South Central Nebraska Unified 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 63 Students

6. Sandy Creek High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

South Central Nebraska Unified 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 110 Students

Best Middle Schools in Nuckolls County, NE

Middle schools
4
Students
282
Avg actual
52%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in Nuckolls County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Bruning-davenport Middle Sch

C

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Bruning-davenport Unified Sys • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 49 Students

2. Superior Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Superior Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 84 Students

3. Sandy Creek Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

South Central Nebraska Unified 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 96 Students

4. Lawrence - Nelson Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

South Central Nebraska Unified 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 53 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Nuckolls County, NE

Elementary schools
7
Students
945
Avg actual
66%
Avg projected
44%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Nuckolls County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Thayer Central Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Thayer Central Community Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 250 Students

2. Deshler Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Deshler Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 125 Students

3. Superior Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Superior Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 196 Students

4. Bruning-davenport Elem/bruning

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Bruning-davenport Unified Sys • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 43 Students

5. Bruning-davenport Elem/davenpt

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Bruning-davenport Unified Sys • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 35 Students

6. Sandy Creek Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

South Central Nebraska Unified 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 209 Students

7. Lawrence/nelson Elementary Sch

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

South Central Nebraska Unified 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 87 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Nuckolls County, NE

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Nuckolls County, NE has a total population of 4,095 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Nuckolls County, NE

1,921

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

27%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Nuckolls County, NE.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

24.80 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

4.04 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

20.76 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nuckolls County, NE.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nuckolls County, NE.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

888 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

30 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Nuckolls County, NE Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Nuckolls County, NE

How many schools are in Nuckolls County, NE?

Nuckolls County, NE has 18 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 1,921 students in total.

How do schools in Nuckolls County perform on state tests?

On average, 18 schools in Nuckolls County score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Nuckolls County meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nuckolls 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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Nuckolls County, NE

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Webster County, NE

  • Actual: 57%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Thayer County, NE

  • Actual: 58%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Jewell County, KS

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Republic County, KS

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Clay County, NE

  • Actual: 62%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Adams County, NE

  • Actual: 62%
  • Projected: 49%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Fillmore County, NE

  • Actual: 63%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Smith County, KS

  • Actual: 54%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Franklin County, NE

  • Actual: 60%
  • Projected: 50%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Jefferson County, NE

  • Actual: 62%
  • Projected: 54%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cities, towns and school districts in Nuckolls County

3 places in Nuckolls County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.

Cities and towns (3)

School districts (1)