Best Schools in Powell, NE
Powell, NE has 5 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,133 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Powell don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Powell, NE
The top high schools in Powell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Meridian High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 102 Students
2. Fairbury Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairbury Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 377 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Powell, NE
The top elementary schools in Powell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Meridian Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 122 Students
2. Jefferson Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairbury Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 270 Students
3. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairbury Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 262 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Powell, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Powell, NE has a total population of 100 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Powell, 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 Powell, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Powell, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Powell, 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 Powell, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Powell, NE
How many schools are in Powell, NE?
Powell, NE has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,133 students in total.
How do schools in Powell perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Powell score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Powell don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Powell?
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: 63%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 52%
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- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 51%
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- Projected: 52%
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- Projected: 52%
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- Projected: 47%
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- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations