Best Schools in Valley County, NE
Valley County, NE has 10 public schools (5 high, 0 middle, 5 elementary) serving 1,620 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Valley County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Valley County, NE
The top high schools in Valley County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Burwell Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burwell Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 133 Students
2. Central Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 124 Students
3. Arcadia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arcadia Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 46 Students
4. Loup City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loup City Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 129 Students
5. Ord Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ord Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 246 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Valley County, NE
The top elementary schools in Valley County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arcadia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arcadia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 78 Students
2. Burwell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burwell Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 160 Students
3. Central Valley Elem - Scotia
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Valley Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 187 Students
4. Ord Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ord Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 316 Students
5. Loup City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Loup City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 201 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Valley County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Valley County, NE has a total population of 4,059 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Valley 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 Valley County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Valley County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Valley 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 Valley County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Valley County, NE
How many schools are in Valley County, NE?
Valley County, NE has 10 public schools: 5 high schools, 0 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 1,620 students in total.
How do schools in Valley County perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Valley County score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Valley County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Valley 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: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Valley County
2 places in Valley County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.