Best Schools in Smithfield, NE
Smithfield, NE has 9 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,757 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Smithfield meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Smithfield, NE
The top high schools in Smithfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bertrand High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bertrand Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 121 Students
2. Arapahoe High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arapahoe Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 151 Students
3. Elwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elwood Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 68 Students
4. Lexington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 913 Students
Best Middle Schools in Smithfield, NE
The top middle schools in Smithfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lexington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 685 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Smithfield, NE
The top elementary schools in Smithfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arapahoe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arapahoe Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 184 Students
2. Bryan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 383 Students
3. Elwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elwood Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 130 Students
4. Bertrand Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bertrand Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 122 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Smithfield, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Smithfield, NE has a total population of 391 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Smithfield, 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 Smithfield, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Smithfield, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Smithfield, 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 Smithfield, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Smithfield, NE
How many schools are in Smithfield, NE?
Smithfield, NE has 9 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,757 students in total.
How do schools in Smithfield perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Smithfield score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Smithfield meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Smithfield?
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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