Best Schools in Pierce County, NE
Pierce County, NE has 28 public schools (10 high, 2 middle, 16 elementary) serving 6,896 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Pierce County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pierce County, NE
The top high schools in Pierce County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Osmond High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osmond Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 81 Students
2. Pierce Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierce Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 346 Students
3. Battle Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Battle Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 273 Students
4. Plainview Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainview Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 143 Students
5. Wausa High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wausa Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 114 Students
6. Randolph High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Randolph Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 106 Students
7. Neligh-oakdale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neligh-oakdale Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 140 Students
8. Elkhorn Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Valley Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 188 Students
9. Creighton Community High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Creighton Community Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 115 Students
10. Norfolk Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1346 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pierce County, NE
The top middle schools in Pierce County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Norfolk Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 600 Students
2. Norfolk Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 641 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pierce County, NE
The top elementary schools in Pierce County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wausa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wausa Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 102 Students
2. Battle Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Battle Creek Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 293 Students
3. Osmond Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osmond Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 89 Students
4. Plainview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainview Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 203 Students
5. Pierce Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierce Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 344 Students
6. Elkhorn Valley Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Valley Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 258 Students
7. Bel Air Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 337 Students
8. Randolph Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Randolph Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 154 Students
9. Jefferson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 234 Students
10. Eastward Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neligh-oakdale Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 102 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
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 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
11.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Pierce County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pierce County, NE
How many schools are in Pierce County, NE?
Pierce County, NE has 28 public schools: 10 high schools, 2 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 6,896 students in total.
How do schools in Pierce County perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in Pierce County score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Pierce County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pierce 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: 65%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Pierce County
3 places in Pierce County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.