Best Schools in Thurston County, NE
Thurston County, NE has 21 public schools (9 high, 2 middle, 10 elementary) serving 3,919 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Thurston County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Thurston County, NE
The top high schools in Thurston County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pender High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 182 Students
2. Bancroft-rosalie Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bancroft-rosalie Comm Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 149 Students
3. Wakefield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wakefield Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 225 Students
4. Northeast Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyons-decatur Northeast Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 124 Students
5. Homer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Homer Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 191 Students
6. Emerson-hubbard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emerson-hubbard Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 66 Students
7. Winnebago High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winnebago Public Schools District 17 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 200 Students
8. Walthill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walthill Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 123 Students
9. Umo N Ho N Nation High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Umo N Ho N Nation Public Schs • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 150 Students
Best Middle Schools in Thurston County, NE
The top middle schools in Thurston County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Emerson-hubbard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emerson-hubbard Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 66 Students
2. Umo N Ho N Nation Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Umo N Ho N Nation Public Schs • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 113 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Thurston County, NE
The top elementary schools in Thurston County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pender Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 261 Students
2. Northeast Elementary At Lyons
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyons-decatur Northeast Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 150 Students
3. Emerson-hubbard Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emerson-hubbard Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 121 Students
4. Bancroft-rosalie Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bancroft-rosalie Comm Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 162 Students
5. Homer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Homer Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 237 Students
6. Wakefield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wakefield Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 342 Students
7. Walthill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walthill Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 158 Students
8. Winnebago Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winnebago Public Schools District 17 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 429 Students
9. Umo N Ho N Nation Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Umo N Ho N Nation Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students
10. St Augustine Indian Mission School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Augustine Indian Mission School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 102 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Thurston County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Thurston County, NE has a total population of 6,773 with 37% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Thurston 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 Thurston County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
31.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Thurston County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Thurston 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 Thurston County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Thurston County, NE
How many schools are in Thurston County, NE?
Thurston County, NE has 21 public schools: 9 high schools, 2 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 3,919 students in total.
How do schools in Thurston County perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Thurston County score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Thurston County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Thurston 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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- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Thurston County
5 places in Thurston County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
School districts (1)
- Umo N Ho N Nation Public Schs (3 schools)