Best Schools in Syracuse, NE
Syracuse, NE has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,290 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Syracuse greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Syracuse, NE
The top high schools in Syracuse, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. High School At Syracuse
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 217 Students
2. Johnson Co Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson Co Central Public Schs • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 153 Students
Best Middle Schools in Syracuse, NE
The top middle schools in Syracuse, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Middle School At Syracuse
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 305 Students
2. Johnson Co Central Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson Co Central Public Schs • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 119 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Syracuse, NE
The top elementary schools in Syracuse, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elementary School At Syracuse
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Syracuse-dunbar-avoca Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 271 Students
2. Johnson Co Central Elem-cook
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson Co Central Public Schs • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 79 Students
3. Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnson Co Central Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 146 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Syracuse, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Syracuse, NE has a total population of 2,506 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Syracuse, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Syracuse, NE
How many schools are in Syracuse, NE?
Syracuse, NE has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,290 students in total.
How do schools in Syracuse perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Syracuse score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Syracuse greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Syracuse?
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: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Syracuse
3 of 3 schools in Syracuse carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Syracuse. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.