Best Schools in Waterbury, NE
Waterbury, NE has 8 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 837 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Waterbury greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waterbury, NE
The top high schools in Waterbury, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ponca High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ponca Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 190 Students
2. Allen High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Allen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 67 Students
3. Emerson-hubbard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emerson-hubbard Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 66 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waterbury, NE
The top middle schools in Waterbury, 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 Waterbury, NE
The top elementary schools in Waterbury, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ponca Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ponca Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 125 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. Allen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Allen Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 75 Students
4. Jackson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ponca Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 127 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waterbury, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waterbury, NE has a total population of 377 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waterbury, 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 Waterbury, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waterbury, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waterbury, 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 Waterbury, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waterbury, NE
How many schools are in Waterbury, NE?
Waterbury, NE has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 837 students in total.
How do schools in Waterbury perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Waterbury score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Waterbury greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waterbury?
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%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 51%
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- Projected: 52%
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- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations