Best High Schools in Waco, NE

Waco, NE has 5 high schools with 969 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Waco score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Waco meet expectations.

1. Centennial Jr-sr High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 148 Students

2. Cross County High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cross County Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 123 Students

3. York High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

York Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 522 Students

4. Mccool Junction Jr-sr High Sch

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Mc Cool Junction Public Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 120 Students

Best Middle Schools in Waco, NE

Waco, NE has 4 middle schools with 1,502 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Waco score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Waco exceed expectations.

1. York Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

York Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 315 Students

2. Cross County Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cross County Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students

3. Woodrow Wilson Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 900 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Waco, NE

Waco, NE has 5 elementary schools with 1,157 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Waco score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Waco exceed expectations.

1. Cross County Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cross County Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 169 Students

2. Centennial Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 248 Students

3. York Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

York Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 594 Students

4. Mc Cool Junction Elem School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mc Cool Junction Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 120 Students

5. Hanover Elem

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Barnes • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 212 Students

6. Trinity Lutheran School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Trinity Lutheran School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 26 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Waco, NE

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Waco, NE has a total population of 971 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Waco, NE

3,628

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Waco, NE.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

15.82 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.13 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

11.69 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waco, NE.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waco, NE.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

561 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

49 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Waco, NE Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Waco, NE

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Utica, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
York, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Gresham, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Benedict, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
McCool Junction, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Cordova, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Tamora, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Beaver Crossing, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Goehner, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Staplehurst, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations