Best Schools in Ulysses, NE
Ulysses, NE has 14 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,255 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Ulysses meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ulysses, NE
The top high schools in Ulysses, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Seward High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seward Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 501 Students
2. High School At Brainard
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Butler Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 129 Students
3. David City Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
David City Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 308 Students
4. Shelby - Rising City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby - Rising City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 110 Students
5. Centennial Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 148 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ulysses, NE
The top middle schools in Ulysses, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Seward Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seward Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 422 Students
2. Centennial Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 100 Students
3. Shelby - Rising City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby - Rising City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 89 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ulysses, NE
The top elementary schools in Ulysses, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Seward Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seward Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 573 Students
2. Centennial Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 248 Students
3. Elementary School At Dwight
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Butler Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 47 Students
4. David City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
David City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 277 Students
5. Bellwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
David City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 91 Students
6. Shelby - Rising City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby - Rising City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 212 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ulysses, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ulysses, NE has a total population of 316 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ulysses, 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 Ulysses, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.49 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ulysses, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ulysses, 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 Ulysses, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ulysses, NE
How many schools are in Ulysses, NE?
Ulysses, NE has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,255 students in total.
How do schools in Ulysses perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Ulysses score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Ulysses meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ulysses?
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: 68%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations