For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,260 students in Jefferson County, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 60 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, NE are Diller-odell Elementary School, Meridian High School and Meridian Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jefferson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Diller-odell Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 Smith St
Diller, NE 68342
(402) 793-5570
Diller, NE 68342
(402) 793-5570
Grades: PK-6
| 137 students
Rank: #22.
Meridian High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
72380 560th Ave
Daykin, NE 68338
(402) 446-7265
Daykin, NE 68338
(402) 446-7265
Grades: 7-12
| 97 students
Rank: #33.
Meridian Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
72380 560th Ave
Daykin, NE 68338
(402) 446-7265
Daykin, NE 68338
(402) 446-7265
Grades: PK-6
| 112 students
Rank: #44.
Fairbury Jr-sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 9th St
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-6116
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-6116
Grades: 7-12
| 381 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Intermediate School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
924 K Street
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-5041
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-5041
Grades: 3-6
| 250 students
Rank: n/an/a
808 F St
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-2418
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-2418
Grades: PK-2
| 283 students
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Life Program (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1010 K St
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-5605
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-5605
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, NE include Diller-odell Elementary School, Meridian High School and Meridian Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson County, NE?
6 public schools are located in Jefferson County, NE.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County, NE go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County, NE?
Jefferson County, NE public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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