Best Schools in Palmyra, NE
Palmyra, NE has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,238 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Palmyra exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Palmyra, NE
The top high schools in Palmyra, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jr-sr High School At Palmyra
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmyra District O R 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 163 Students
2. High School At Syracuse
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 217 Students
3. Waverly High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 145 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 682 Students
4. Sterling High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 89 Students
Best Middle Schools in Palmyra, NE
The top middle schools in Palmyra, 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. Waverly Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 145 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 532 Students
3. 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 Palmyra, NE
The top elementary schools in Palmyra, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elementary At Bennet
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmyra District O R 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 400 Students
2. Elementary School At Syracuse
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 271 Students
3. Eagle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 145 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 Students
4. Sterling Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 135 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Palmyra, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Palmyra, NE has a total population of 1,133 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Palmyra, 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 Palmyra, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.27 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Palmyra, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Palmyra, 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 Palmyra, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Palmyra, NE
How many schools are in Palmyra, NE?
Palmyra, NE has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,238 students in total.
How do schools in Palmyra perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Palmyra score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Palmyra exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Palmyra?
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: 69%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Palmyra
2 of 2 schools in Palmyra carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Palmyra. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.