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Best Schools in Wood River, NE
Wood River, NE has 11 public schools (5 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,270 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Wood River meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wood River, NE
The top high schools in Wood River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Adams Central Jr-sr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams Central Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 430 Students
2. Centura Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centura Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 208 Students
3. Wood River Rural High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood River Rural Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 154 Students
4. Northwest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 703 Students
5. Shelton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 112 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wood River, NE
The top middle schools in Wood River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wood River Rural Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood River Rural Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 126 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wood River, NE
The top elementary schools in Wood River, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cedar Hollow School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 378 Students
2. Adams Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams Central Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 499 Students
3. Centura Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centura Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 273 Students
4. Wood River Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood River Rural Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students
5. Shelton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 157 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wood River, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wood River, NE has a total population of 1,610 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wood River, 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 Wood River, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wood River, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wood River, 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 Wood River, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wood River, NE
How many schools are in Wood River, NE?
Wood River, NE has 11 public schools: 5 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,270 students in total.
How do schools in Wood River perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Wood River score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Wood River meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wood River?
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: 65%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Wood River
3 of 3 schools in Wood River carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Wood River. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.