Best Schools in Saline County, NE
Saline County, NE has 22 public schools (8 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 5,091 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Saline County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Saline County, NE
The top high schools in Saline County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tri County Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 192 Students
2. Friend High Schools
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Friend Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 104 Students
3. Dorchester High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dorchester Public School • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 91 Students
4. Milford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 358 Students
5. Meridian High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 102 Students
6. Wilber-clatonia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilber-clatonia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 187 Students
7. Crete High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crete Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 690 Students
8. Exeter-milligan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Exeter-milligan Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 50 Students
Best Middle Schools in Saline County, NE
The top middle schools in Saline County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crete Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crete Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 477 Students
2. Exeter-milligan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Exeter-milligan Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 36 Students
3. Wilber-clatonia Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilber-clatonia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 143 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Saline County, NE
The top elementary schools in Saline County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tri County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 238 Students
2. Meridian Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 122 Students
3. Milford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 461 Students
4. Elementary School At Wilber
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilber-clatonia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 294 Students
5. Crete Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crete Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 415 Students
6. Exeter-milligan Elem-exeter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Exeter-milligan Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 79 Students
7. Friend Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Friend Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 147 Students
8. Dorchester Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dorchester Public School • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 144 Students
9. Crete Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crete Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 450 Students
10. St James Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St James Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 113 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Saline County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Saline County, NE has a total population of 14,292 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Saline 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 Saline County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Saline County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Saline 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 Saline County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Saline County, NE
How many schools are in Saline County, NE?
Saline County, NE has 22 public schools: 8 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 5,091 students in total.
How do schools in Saline County perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Saline County score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Saline County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Saline 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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- Projected: 54%
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- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 51%
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- Projected: 54%
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- Projected: 48%
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Saline County
4 places in Saline County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Crete (5)
- Dorchester (2)
- Friend (2)
- Wilber (2)
School districts (2)
- Crete Public Schools (5 schools)
- Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools (3 schools)