Best Schools in Platte County, NE
Platte County, NE has 36 public schools (9 high, 3 middle, 21 elementary) serving 8,117 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Platte County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Platte County, NE
The top high schools in Platte County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newman Grove High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newman Grove Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 70 Students
2. Leigh High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leigh Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 99 Students
3. Humphrey Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humphrey Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 148 Students
4. Lakeview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 311 Students
5. Clarkson Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarkson Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 116 Students
6. Twin River Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin River Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 190 Students
7. Columbus High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1273 Students
8. Madison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 160 Students
9. St Edward High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Edward Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 78 Students
Best Middle Schools in Platte County, NE
The top middle schools in Platte County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeview Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 147 Students
2. Madison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 106 Students
3. Columbus Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1174 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Platte County, NE
The top elementary schools in Platte County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newman Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newman Grove Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 149 Students
2. Shell Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 338 Students
3. Platte Center Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 156 Students
4. Leigh Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leigh Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 177 Students
5. St Edward Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Edward Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 94 Students
6. Clarkson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarkson Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 108 Students
7. Twin River Elem-genoa
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin River Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 219 Students
8. West Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 262 Students
9. North Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 331 Students
10. Centennial Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 413 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
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 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
16.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Platte County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Platte County, NE
How many schools are in Platte County, NE?
Platte County, NE has 36 public schools: 9 high schools, 3 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 8,117 students in total.
How do schools in Platte County perform on state tests?
On average, 36 schools in Platte County score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Platte County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Platte 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: 64%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Platte County
4 places in Platte County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Columbus (11)
- Humphrey (2)
- Lindsay (1)
- Platte Center (1)
School districts (3)
- Columbus Public Schools (8 schools)
- Lakeview Community Schools (4 schools)
- Humphrey Public Schools (3 schools)