Best Schools in Wayne County, NE
Wayne County, NE has a total of 26 schools including 9 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools. A total of 7,168 students attend Wayne County, NE schools. On average, schools in Wayne County score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Wayne County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Wayne County, NE
Wayne County, NE has 9 high schools with 2,929 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 Wayne County score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Wayne County exceed expectations.
1. Wayne High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 307 Students
2. Pierce Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierce Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 346 Students
3. Pender High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 182 Students
4. Randolph High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Randolph Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 106 Students
5. Winside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winside Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 97 Students
6. Wisner-pilger High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Wisner-pilger Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 188 Students
7. Laurel-concord-coleridge High School
SchoolGrade
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Laurel-concord-coleridge School • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 132 Students
8. Norfolk Senior High School
SchoolGrade
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Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1346 Students
9. Wakefield High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Wakefield Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 225 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wayne County, NE
Wayne County, NE has 4 middle schools with 1,782 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 Wayne County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Wayne County don't meet expectations.
1. West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sioux City Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 864 Students
2. Wayne Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 158 Students
3. Norfolk Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 641 Students
4. Laurel-concord-coleridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel-concord-coleridge School • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 119 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wayne County, NE
Wayne County, NE has 12 elementary schools with 2,457 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 Wayne County score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Wayne County exceed expectations.
1. Pender Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pender Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 261 Students
2. Wayne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 481 Students
3. Laurel-concord-coleridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel-concord-coleridge School • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 164 Students
4. Wisner-pilger Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wisner-pilger Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 249 Students
5. Randolph Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Randolph Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 154 Students
6. Pierce Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierce Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 344 Students
7. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Norfolk Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 193 Students
8. Wakefield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wakefield Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 342 Students
9. Winside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winside Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 147 Students
10. Trinity Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trinity Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 4 • 25 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wayne County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wayne County, NE has a total population of 9,697 with 38% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wayne 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 Wayne County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wayne County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wayne 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 Wayne County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
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