Best Schools in Sherman County, NE
Sherman County, NE has 14 public schools (7 high, 0 middle, 7 elementary) serving 2,078 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Sherman County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sherman County, NE
The top high schools in Sherman County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 124 Students
2. Pleasanton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasanton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 128 Students
3. Ravenna Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ravenna Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 169 Students
4. Arcadia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arcadia Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 46 Students
5. Litchfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Litchfield Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 42 Students
6. Loup City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loup City Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 129 Students
7. Centura Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centura Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 208 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sherman County, NE
The top elementary schools in Sherman County, 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. Arcadia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arcadia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 78 Students
4. Central Valley Elem - Scotia
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 187 Students
5. Pleasanton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasanton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 176 Students
6. Loup City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loup City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 201 Students
7. Litchfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Litchfield Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 73 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sherman County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sherman County, NE has a total population of 2,959 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sherman 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 Sherman County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sherman County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sherman 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 Sherman County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sherman County, NE
How many schools are in Sherman County, NE?
Sherman County, NE has 14 public schools: 7 high schools, 0 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 2,078 students in total.
How do schools in Sherman County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Sherman County score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Sherman County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sherman 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: 66%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Sherman County
2 places in Sherman County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Litchfield (2)
- Loup City (2)