Best Schools in Otoe County, NE
Otoe County, NE has 33 public schools (11 high, 7 middle, 14 elementary) serving 10,208 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Otoe County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Otoe County, NE
The top high schools in Otoe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elmwood-murdock Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 168 Students
2. Jr-sr High School At Palmyra
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmyra District O R 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 163 Students
3. High School At Syracuse
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 217 Students
4. High School At Johnson
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson-brock Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 161 Students
5. Conestoga Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Conestoga Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 316 Students
6. Norris High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norris School Dist 160 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 757 Students
7. Waverly High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 145 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 682 Students
8. Freeman High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeman Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 199 Students
9. Johnson Co Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson Co Central Public Schs • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 153 Students
10. Sterling High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 89 Students
Best Middle Schools in Otoe County, NE
The top middle schools in Otoe County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Middle School At Syracuse
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 305 Students
2. Norris Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norris School Dist 160 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 595 Students
3. Waverly Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 145 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 532 Students
4. Auburn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Auburn Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 190 Students
5. Johnson Co Central Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson Co Central Public Schs • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 119 Students
6. Nebraska City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebraska City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 326 Students
7. Palmyra Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmyra District O R 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 148 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Otoe County, NE
The top elementary schools in Otoe 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. Elementary At Bennet
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmyra District O R 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 400 Students
3. Elmwood-murdock Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elmwood-murdock Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 330 Students
4. Norris Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norris School Dist 160 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 577 Students
5. Elementary School At Syracuse
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 271 Students
6. Conestoga Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Conestoga Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 393 Students
7. Freeman Elementary-adams
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeman Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 278 Students
8. Eagle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 145 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 Students
9. Johnson Co Central Elem-cook
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson Co Central Public Schs • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 79 Students
10. Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson Co Central Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 146 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Otoe County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Otoe County, NE has a total population of 15,912 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Otoe 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 Otoe County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Otoe County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Otoe 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 Otoe County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Otoe County, NE
How many schools are in Otoe County, NE?
Otoe County, NE has 33 public schools: 11 high schools, 7 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 10,208 students in total.
How do schools in Otoe County perform on state tests?
On average, 33 schools in Otoe County score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Otoe County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Otoe 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: 66%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Otoe County
1 places in Otoe County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Nebraska City (4)
School districts (2)
- Nebraska City Public Schools (4 schools)
- Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca Schools (3 schools)