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Best Schools in Pierce, NE
Pierce, NE has 17 public schools (6 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 5,384 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Pierce don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pierce, NE
The top high schools in Pierce, 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. Plainview Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainview Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 143 Students
4. Elkhorn Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Valley Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 188 Students
5. Winside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winside Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 97 Students
6. 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, NE
The top middle schools in Pierce, 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, NE
The top elementary schools in Pierce, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Osmond Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osmond Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 89 Students
2. Plainview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plainview Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 203 Students
3. Pierce Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierce Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 344 Students
4. Elkhorn Valley Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhorn Valley Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 258 Students
5. Bel Air Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 337 Students
6. Jefferson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 234 Students
7. Woodland Park Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 208 Students
8. Winside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winside Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 147 Students
9. Zion Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Zion Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 122 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pierce, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pierce, NE has a total population of 3,062 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pierce, 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, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pierce, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pierce, 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, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pierce, NE
How many schools are in Pierce, NE?
Pierce, NE has 17 public schools: 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 5,384 students in total.
How do schools in Pierce perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Pierce score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Pierce don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pierce?
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: 68%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Pierce
2 of 2 schools in Pierce carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Pierce. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.