Best High Schools in Platte County, NE

Platte County, NE has 11 high schools with 2,555 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 Platte County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Platte County exceed expectations.

1. Leigh High School

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Leigh Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 99 Students

2. Newman Grove High School

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Newman Grove Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 70 Students

3. Humphrey Jr-sr High School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Humphrey Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 148 Students

4. Lakeview High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lakeview Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 311 Students

5. Twin River Sr High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Twin River Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 190 Students

6. Clarkson Jr-sr High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clarkson Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 116 Students

7. Columbus High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Columbus Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1273 Students

8. Madison High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Madison Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 160 Students

9. St Edward High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

St Edward Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 78 Students

Best Middle Schools in Platte County, NE

Platte County, NE has 3 middle schools with 1,427 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 Platte County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Platte County don't meet expectations.

1. Lakeview Junior High School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lakeview Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 147 Students

2. Columbus Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Columbus Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1174 Students

3. Madison Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Madison Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 106 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Platte County, NE

Platte County, NE has 24 elementary schools with 4,135 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 Platte County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Platte County meet expectations.

1. Newman Grove Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Newman Grove Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 149 Students

2. Leigh Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Leigh Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 177 Students

3. Shell Creek Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lakeview Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 338 Students

4. Centennial Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Columbus Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 413 Students

5. Platte Center Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lakeview Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 156 Students

6. North Park Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Columbus Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 331 Students

7. Twin River Elem-genoa

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Twin River Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 219 Students

8. Lost Creek Elementary Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Columbus Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 356 Students

9. Emerson Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Columbus Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 281 Students

10. Clarkson Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Clarkson Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 108 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Platte County, NE

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

Community Factors

Platte County, NE has a total population of 34,296 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Platte County, NE

8,117

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Platte County, NE.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B

16.71 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.02 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

14.69 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Platte County, NE.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

962 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

52 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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