Best Schools in Pawnee County, NE
Pawnee County, NE has 18 public schools (7 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 2,234 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Pawnee County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pawnee County, NE
The top high schools in Pawnee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. High School At Johnson
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson-brock Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 161 Students
2. Pawnee City Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pawnee City Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 117 Students
3. Htrs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humboldt Table Rock Steinauer • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 73 Students
4. Diller-odell Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Diller-odell Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 99 Students
5. Lewiston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewiston Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 71 Students
6. Johnson Co Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson Co Central Public Schs • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 153 Students
7. Southern Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern School District 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 171 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pawnee County, NE
The top middle schools in Pawnee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Htrs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humboldt Table Rock Steinauer • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 62 Students
2. Johnson Co Central Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson Co Central Public Schs • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 119 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pawnee County, NE
The top elementary schools in Pawnee 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. Johnson Co Central Elem-cook
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson Co Central Public Schs • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 79 Students
3. Diller-odell Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Diller-odell Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 137 Students
4. Htrs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humboldt Table Rock Steinauer • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 165 Students
5. Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson Co Central Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 146 Students
6. Pawnee City Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pawnee City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 151 Students
7. Southern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern School District 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 208 Students
8. Lewiston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewiston Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 106 Students
9. Amish Parochial School C/o Jake Schwartz
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amish Parochial School C/o Jake Schwartz • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 14 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pawnee County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pawnee County, NE has a total population of 2,544 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pawnee 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 Pawnee County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pawnee County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pawnee 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 Pawnee County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pawnee County, NE
How many schools are in Pawnee County, NE?
Pawnee County, NE has 18 public schools: 7 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 2,234 students in total.
How do schools in Pawnee County perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Pawnee County score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Pawnee County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pawnee 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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- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 50%
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- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Pawnee County
2 places in Pawnee County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Lewiston (2)
- Pawnee City (2)