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Best Schools in Shelton, NE
Shelton, NE has 11 public schools (5 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,227 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Shelton exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Shelton, NE
The top high schools in Shelton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ravenna Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ravenna Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 169 Students
2. Centura Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centura Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 208 Students
3. Gibbon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gibbon Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 236 Students
4. Wood River Rural High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood River Rural Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 154 Students
5. Shelton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 112 Students
Best Middle Schools in Shelton, NE
The top middle schools in Shelton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wood River Rural Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood River Rural Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 126 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Shelton, NE
The top elementary schools in Shelton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ravenna Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ravenna Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 244 Students
2. Centura Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centura Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 273 Students
3. Wood River Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood River Rural Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students
4. Shelton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 157 Students
5. Gibbon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gibbon Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 318 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Shelton, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Shelton, NE has a total population of 1,493 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Shelton, 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 Shelton, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shelton, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Shelton, 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 Shelton, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Shelton, NE
How many schools are in Shelton, NE?
Shelton, NE has 11 public schools: 5 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,227 students in total.
How do schools in Shelton perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Shelton score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Shelton exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Shelton?
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: 68%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Shelton
2 of 2 schools in Shelton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Shelton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.