Best Schools in Washington County, NE
Washington County, NE has 18 public schools (6 high, 2 middle, 10 elementary) serving 6,808 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in Washington County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Washington County, NE
The top high schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Calhoun Community Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 368 Students
2. Arlington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 346 Students
3. Bennington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bennington Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1002 Students
4. High School At Tekamah
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tekamah-herman Community Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 230 Students
5. Blair High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blair Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 710 Students
6. Logan View Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Logan View Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 274 Students
Best Middle Schools in Washington County, NE
The top middle schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bennington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bennington Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 410 Students
2. Gerald Otte Blair Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blair Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 506 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Washington County, NE
The top elementary schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bennington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bennington Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 403 Students
2. Arlington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 345 Students
3. Fort Calhoun Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Calhoun Community Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 457 Students
4. Logan View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Logan View Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 316 Students
5. Blair Arbor Park Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blair Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 475 Students
6. Deerfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blair Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 288 Students
7. Elementary School At Tekamah
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tekamah-herman Community Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 297 Students
8. Blair South Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blair Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K • 123 Students
9. Blair North Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blair Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 172 Students
10. St Paul Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Paul Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 86 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Washington County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Washington County, NE has a total population of 20,865 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Washington 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 Washington County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Washington County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Washington 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 Washington County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Washington County, NE
How many schools are in Washington County, NE?
Washington County, NE has 18 public schools: 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 6,808 students in total.
How do schools in Washington County perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Washington County score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in Washington County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Washington 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: 59%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Washington County
3 places in Washington County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Blair (6)
- Arlington (2)
- Fort Calhoun (2)
School districts (1)
- Blair Community Schools (6 schools)