Best Schools in South Sioux City, NE
South Sioux City, NE has 14 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 9 elementary) serving 4,833 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in South Sioux City exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Sioux City, NE
The top high schools in South Sioux City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ponca High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ponca Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 190 Students
2. Homer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Homer Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 191 Students
3. South Sioux High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
So Sioux City Community Schs • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1149 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Sioux City, NE
The top middle schools in South Sioux City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Sioux City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
So Sioux City Community Schs • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 773 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Sioux City, NE
The top elementary schools in South Sioux City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ponca Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ponca Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 125 Students
2. Cardinal Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
So Sioux City Community Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 432 Students
3. Dakota City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
So Sioux City Community Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students
4. Homer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Homer Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 237 Students
5. Harney Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
So Sioux City Community Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 376 Students
6. Covington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
So Sioux City Community Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students
7. Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
So Sioux City Community Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students
8. Jackson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ponca Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 127 Students
9. St Michael School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Michael School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 180 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Sioux City, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Sioux City, NE has a total population of 16,031 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Sioux City, 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 South Sioux City, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Sioux City, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Sioux City, 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 South Sioux City, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Sioux City, NE
How many schools are in South Sioux City, NE?
South Sioux City, NE has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 4,833 students in total.
How do schools in South Sioux City perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in South Sioux City score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in South Sioux City exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Sioux City?
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: 71%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in South Sioux City
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.