Best Schools in Willis, NE
Willis, NE has 8 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,019 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Willis don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Willis, NE
The top high schools in Willis, 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. Homer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Homer Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 191 Students
3. South Sioux High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
So Sioux City Community Schs • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1149 Students
Best Middle Schools in Willis, NE
The top middle schools in Willis, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Sioux City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
So Sioux City Community Schs • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 773 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Willis, NE
The top elementary schools in Willis, 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. Homer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Homer Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 237 Students
3. Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
So Sioux City Community Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 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 Willis, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Willis, NE has a total population of 187 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Willis, 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 Willis, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Willis, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Willis, 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 Willis, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Willis, NE
How many schools are in Willis, NE?
Willis, NE has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,019 students in total.
How do schools in Willis perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Willis score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Willis don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Willis?
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: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations