Best Schools in York County, NE
York County, NE has 27 public schools (9 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 4,443 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in York County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in York County, NE
The top high schools in York County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cross County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cross County Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 123 Students
2. High Plains Community Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
High Plains Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 102 Students
3. Heartland Community High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heartland Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 156 Students
4. Sutton Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sutton Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 180 Students
5. Mccool Junction Jr-sr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mc Cool Junction Public Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 120 Students
6. Hampton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hampton Public School • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 81 Students
7. Centennial Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 148 Students
8. York High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 522 Students
9. Exeter-milligan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Exeter-milligan Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 50 Students
Best Middle Schools in York County, NE
The top middle schools in York County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centennial Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 100 Students
2. York Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 315 Students
3. Cross County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cross County Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students
4. Exeter-milligan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Exeter-milligan Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 36 Students
Best Elementary Schools in York County, NE
The top elementary schools in York County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heartland Community Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heartland Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 197 Students
2. Hampton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hampton Public School • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 110 Students
3. Centennial Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 248 Students
4. Cross County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cross County Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 169 Students
5. York Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
York Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 594 Students
6. High Plains Community Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
High Plains Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 121 Students
7. Mc Cool Junction Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mc Cool Junction Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 120 Students
8. Sutton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sutton Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 240 Students
9. Exeter-milligan Elem-exeter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Exeter-milligan Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 79 Students
10. Trinity Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trinity Lutheran School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 26 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in York County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
York County, NE has a total population of 14,125 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in York 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 York County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in York County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for York 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 York County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in York County, NE
How many schools are in York County, NE?
York County, NE has 27 public schools: 9 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 4,443 students in total.
How do schools in York County perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in York County score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in York County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in York 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: 62%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in York County
3 places in York County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- York (4)
- Henderson (2)
- Mccool Junction (2)
School districts (1)
- York Public Schools (4 schools)