Best Schools in Seward County, NE
Seward County, NE has 33 public schools (11 high, 5 middle, 17 elementary) serving 7,904 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Seward County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Seward County, NE
The top high schools in Seward County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Friend High Schools
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Friend Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 104 Students
2. Dorchester High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dorchester Public School • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 91 Students
3. Milford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 358 Students
4. Seward High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seward Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 501 Students
5. High School At Brainard
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Butler Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 129 Students
6. Malcolm Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Malcolm Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 308 Students
7. David City Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
David City Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 308 Students
8. Secondary Sch At Raymond
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raymond Central Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 361 Students
9. Centennial Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 148 Students
10. Crete High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crete Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 690 Students
Best Middle Schools in Seward County, NE
The top middle schools in Seward County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Seward Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seward Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 422 Students
2. Centennial Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 100 Students
3. Intermediate School At Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raymond Central Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 48 Students
4. Crete Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crete Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 477 Students
5. Exeter-milligan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Exeter-milligan Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 36 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Seward County, NE
The top elementary schools in Seward County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Seward Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seward Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 573 Students
2. Malcolm Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Malcolm Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 336 Students
3. Centennial Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 248 Students
4. Elementary School At Dwight
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Butler Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 47 Students
5. Elementary Sch At Valparaiso
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raymond Central Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 145 Students
6. Milford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 461 Students
7. Crete Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crete Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 415 Students
8. David City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
David City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 277 Students
9. Bellwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
David City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 91 Students
10. Exeter-milligan Elem-exeter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Exeter-milligan Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 79 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Seward County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Seward County, NE has a total population of 17,609 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Seward 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 Seward County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Seward County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Seward 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 Seward County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Seward County, NE
How many schools are in Seward County, NE?
Seward County, NE has 33 public schools: 11 high schools, 5 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 7,904 students in total.
How do schools in Seward County perform on state tests?
On average, 33 schools in Seward County score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Seward County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Seward 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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Cities, towns and school districts in Seward County
3 places in Seward County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (1)
- Seward Public Schools (3 schools)