Best Schools in Wheeler County, NE
Wheeler County, NE has 11 public schools (5 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 1,047 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Wheeler County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wheeler County, NE
The top high schools in Wheeler County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elgin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elgin Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 91 Students
2. Chambers High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambers Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 43 Students
3. Summerland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summerland Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 193 Students
4. Wheeler Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheeler Central Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 44 Students
5. Riverside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverside Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 72 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wheeler County, NE
The top middle schools in Wheeler County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverside Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 48 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wheeler County, NE
The top elementary schools in Wheeler County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverside Elementary - Spalding
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverside Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 47 Students
2. Summerland Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summerland Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 244 Students
3. Chambers Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chambers Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 76 Students
4. Elgin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elgin Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 106 Students
5. Wheeler Central Elementary #45
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheeler Central Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 83 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wheeler County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wheeler County, NE has a total population of 774 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wheeler 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 Wheeler County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wheeler County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wheeler 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 Wheeler County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wheeler County, NE
How many schools are in Wheeler County, NE?
Wheeler County, NE has 11 public schools: 5 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 1,047 students in total.
How do schools in Wheeler County perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Wheeler County score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Wheeler County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wheeler 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: 63%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 52%
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- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 52%
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- Projected: 55%
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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Wheeler County
1 places in Wheeler County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Bartlett (1)