Best High Schools in Pierce County, NE

Pierce County, NE has 9 high schools with 2,712 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Pierce County score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Pierce County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Osmond High School

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Osmond Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 81 Students

2. Pierce Jr/sr High School

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pierce Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 346 Students

3. Battle Creek High School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Battle Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 273 Students

4. Wausa High School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wausa Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 114 Students

5. Randolph High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Randolph Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 106 Students

6. Plainview Secondary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Plainview Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 143 Students

7. Creighton Community High Sch

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Creighton Community Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 115 Students

8. Elkhorn Valley High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Elkhorn Valley Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 188 Students

9. Norfolk Senior High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1346 Students

Best Middle Schools in Pierce County, NE

Pierce County, NE has 1 middle schools with 864 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Pierce County score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Pierce County exceed expectations.

1. West Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sioux City Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 864 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Pierce County, NE

Pierce County, NE has 12 elementary schools with 2,006 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Pierce County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Pierce County meet expectations.

1. Osmond Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Osmond Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 89 Students

2. Elkhorn Valley Elementary Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Elkhorn Valley Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 258 Students

3. Randolph Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Randolph Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 154 Students

4. Battle Creek Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Battle Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 293 Students

5. Pierce Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pierce Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 344 Students

6. Wausa Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Wausa Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 102 Students

7. Plainview Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Plainview Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 203 Students

8. Lincoln Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 193 Students

9. Creighton Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Creighton Community Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 175 Students

10. St Mary's School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Mary's School • Private • Grades Pre K - 7 • 53 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Pierce County, NE

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

Community Factors

Pierce County, NE has a total population of 7,317 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Pierce County, NE

5,582

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Pierce County, NE.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

11.35 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

3.28 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

8.07 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pierce County, NE.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

898 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

47 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Pierce County, NE

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  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations