Best Schools in Panama, NE
Panama, NE has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,418 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in Panama meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Panama, NE
The top high schools in Panama, 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. Norris High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norris School Dist 160 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 757 Students
3. Sterling High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 89 Students
Best Middle Schools in Panama, NE
The top middle schools in Panama, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Norris Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norris School Dist 160 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 595 Students
2. 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 Panama, NE
The top elementary schools in Panama, 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. Norris Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norris School Dist 160 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 577 Students
3. Sterling Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 135 Students
4. Norris Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norris School Dist 160 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 554 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Panama, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Panama, NE has a total population of 644 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Panama, 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 Panama, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Panama, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Panama, 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 Panama, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Panama, NE
How many schools are in Panama, NE?
Panama, NE has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,418 students in total.
How do schools in Panama perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Panama score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in Panama meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Panama?
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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- Projected: 68%
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- Projected: 60%
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- Projected: 57%
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