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Best Schools in Shelby, NE
Shelby, NE has 14 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,103 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Shelby meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Shelby, NE
The top high schools in Shelby, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cross County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cross County Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 123 Students
2. David City Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
David City Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 308 Students
3. Shelby - Rising City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby - Rising City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 110 Students
4. Osceola High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osceola Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 68 Students
5. Centennial Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 148 Students
Best Middle Schools in Shelby, NE
The top middle schools in Shelby, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centennial Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 100 Students
2. Cross County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cross County Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students
3. Osceola Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osceola Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
4. Shelby - Rising City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby - Rising City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 89 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Shelby, NE
The top elementary schools in Shelby, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centennial Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 248 Students
2. Osceola Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osceola Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 119 Students
3. Cross County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cross County Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 169 Students
4. David City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
David City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 277 Students
5. Shelby - Rising City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby - Rising City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 212 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Shelby, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Shelby, NE has a total population of 1,123 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Shelby, 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 Shelby, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shelby, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Shelby, 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 Shelby, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Shelby, NE
How many schools are in Shelby, NE?
Shelby, NE has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,103 students in total.
How do schools in Shelby perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Shelby score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Shelby meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Shelby?
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: 62%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Shelby
3 of 3 schools in Shelby carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2D: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Shelby. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.