Best Schools in Sheridan County, NE
Sheridan County, NE has 20 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary) serving 3,513 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Sheridan County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sheridan County, NE
The top high schools in Sheridan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chadron Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chadron Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 267 Students
2. Hyannis High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hyannis Area Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 58 Students
3. Gordon-rushville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gordon-rushville Public Schs • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 152 Students
4. Hemingford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hemingford Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 171 Students
5. Alliance High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alliance Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 434 Students
6. Hay Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hay Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 58 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sheridan County, NE
The top middle schools in Sheridan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chadron Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chadron Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 288 Students
2. Gordon-rushville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gordon-rushville Public Schs • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 101 Students
3. Hay Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hay Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 42 Students
4. Alliance Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alliance Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 286 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sheridan County, NE
The top elementary schools in Sheridan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hay Springs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hay Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 90 Students
2. Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gordon-rushville Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 184 Students
3. Chadron Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chadron Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 146 Students
4. Grandview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alliance Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 272 Students
5. Gordon-rushville Ele-rushville
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gordon-rushville Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 113 Students
6. Hemingford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hemingford Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 224 Students
7. Hyannis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hyannis Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 89 Students
8. Chadron Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chadron Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 240 Students
9. Emerson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alliance Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 287 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sheridan County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sheridan County, NE has a total population of 5,127 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sheridan 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 Sheridan County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sheridan County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sheridan 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 Sheridan County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sheridan County, NE
How many schools are in Sheridan County, NE?
Sheridan County, NE has 20 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 3,513 students in total.
How do schools in Sheridan County perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Sheridan County score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Sheridan County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sheridan 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: 16%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Sheridan County
3 places in Sheridan County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Hay Springs (4)
- Rushville (2)
- Gordon (1)
School districts (2)
- Gordon-Rushville Public Schs (4 schools)
- Hay Springs Public Schools (4 schools)