Best High Schools in Surprise, NE

Surprise, NE has 5 high schools with 2,125 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Surprise score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Surprise greatly exceed expectations.

1. Seward High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Seward Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 501 Students

2. Shelby - Rising City High School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Shelby - Rising City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 110 Students

3. Centennial Jr-sr High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 148 Students

4. Cross County High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cross County Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 123 Students

5. Thomas Jefferson High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1243 Students

Best Middle Schools in Surprise, NE

Surprise, NE has 4 middle schools with 1,486 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Surprise score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Surprise meet expectations.

1. Seward Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Seward Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 422 Students

2. Cross County Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cross County Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students

3. Woodrow Wilson Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 900 Students

4. Shelby - Rising City Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Shelby - Rising City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 89 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Surprise, NE

Surprise, NE has 5 elementary schools with 1,563 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Surprise score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Surprise meet expectations.

1. Seward Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Seward Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 573 Students

2. Cross County Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cross County Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 169 Students

3. Centennial Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 248 Students

4. Shelby - Rising City Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Shelby - Rising City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 212 Students

5. Carter Lake Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 361 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Surprise, NE

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Surprise, NE has a total population of 189 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Surprise, NE

5,174

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Surprise, NE.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

13.25 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.39 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

9.87 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Surprise, NE.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Surprise, NE.

ISP Report Card

D

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

184 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

70 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Surprise, NE Internet Health Assessment.

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