Best Schools in Red Willow County, NE
Red Willow County, NE has 12 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 2,443 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Red Willow County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Red Willow County, NE
The top high schools in Red Willow County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hitchcock Co Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hitchcock Co Sch System • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 123 Students
2. Mc Cook Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mc Cook Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 464 Students
3. Cambridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 86 Students
4. Southwest Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwest Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 115 Students
Best Middle Schools in Red Willow County, NE
The top middle schools in Red Willow County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mc Cook Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mc Cook Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 307 Students
2. Cambridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 72 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Red Willow County, NE
The top elementary schools in Red Willow County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mc Cook Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mc Cook Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 408 Students
2. Cambridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 130 Students
3. Hitchcock Co Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hitchcock Co Sch System • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 187 Students
4. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mc Cook Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 197 Students
5. Southwest Elementary-indianola
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwest Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 179 Students
6. St Patrick School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Patrick School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 175 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Red Willow County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Red Willow County, NE has a total population of 10,702 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Red Willow 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 Red Willow County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Red Willow County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Red Willow 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 Red Willow County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Red Willow County, NE
How many schools are in Red Willow County, NE?
Red Willow County, NE has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 2,443 students in total.
How do schools in Red Willow County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Red Willow County score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Red Willow County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Red Willow 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: 69%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Red Willow County
1 places in Red Willow County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Bartley (1)
School districts (1)
- Mc Cook Public Schools (4 schools)