Best Schools in Thurston, NE
Thurston, NE has 11 public schools (5 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,173 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Thurston greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Thurston, NE
The top high schools in Thurston, 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. Wakefield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wakefield Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 225 Students
3. Emerson-hubbard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emerson-hubbard Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 66 Students
4. Winnebago High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winnebago Public Schools District 17 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 200 Students
5. Walthill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walthill Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 123 Students
Best Middle Schools in Thurston, NE
The top middle schools in Thurston, 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
Best Elementary Schools in Thurston, NE
The top elementary schools in Thurston, 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. Emerson-hubbard Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emerson-hubbard Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 121 Students
3. Wakefield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wakefield Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 342 Students
4. Walthill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walthill Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 158 Students
5. Winnebago Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winnebago Public Schools District 17 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 429 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Thurston, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Thurston, NE has a total population of 417 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Thurston, 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, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Thurston, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Thurston, 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, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Thurston, NE
How many schools are in Thurston, NE?
Thurston, NE has 11 public schools: 5 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,173 students in total.
How do schools in Thurston perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Thurston score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Thurston greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Thurston?
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: 53%
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