Best Schools in Stanton County, NE
Stanton County, NE has 19 public schools (8 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 5,065 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Stanton County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Stanton County, NE
The top high schools in Stanton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Howells Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howells-dodge Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 146 Students
2. Leigh High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leigh Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 99 Students
3. Stanton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanton Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 176 Students
4. Wisner-pilger High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wisner-pilger Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 188 Students
5. Clarkson Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarkson Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 116 Students
6. Winside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winside Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 97 Students
7. Norfolk Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1346 Students
8. Madison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 160 Students
Best Middle Schools in Stanton County, NE
The top middle schools in Stanton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Norfolk Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 600 Students
2. Norfolk Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 641 Students
3. Madison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 106 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Stanton County, NE
The top elementary schools in Stanton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Howells-dodge Elementary School/dodge
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howells-dodge Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 84 Students
2. Wisner-pilger Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wisner-pilger Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 249 Students
3. Leigh Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leigh Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 177 Students
4. Stanton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stanton Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 207 Students
5. Woodland Park Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 208 Students
6. Clarkson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarkson Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 108 Students
7. Madison Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 210 Students
8. Winside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winside Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 147 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Stanton County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Stanton County, NE has a total population of 5,842 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Stanton 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 Stanton County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Stanton County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Stanton 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 Stanton County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Stanton County, NE
How many schools are in Stanton County, NE?
Stanton County, NE has 19 public schools: 8 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 5,065 students in total.
How do schools in Stanton County perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Stanton County score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Stanton County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Stanton 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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- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
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- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 49%
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Stanton County
1 places in Stanton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Stanton (2)