Dakota County schools ranked by test score
Latest NSCAS year (2024-25). 8 schools in Dakota County, Nebraska with reported English Language Arts scores. Nebraska state average: 57.6%.
| Rank | School | Level | English Language Arts | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HOMER · HOMER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | Elementary | 60.2% | +2.6pp |
| 2 | HOMER HIGH SCHOOL HOMER · HOMER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | High | 59.8% | +2.2pp |
| 3 | DAKOTA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DAKOTA CITY · SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS | Elementary | 53.8% | -3.8pp |
| 4 | CARDINAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SO SIOUX CITY · SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS | Elementary | 49.6% | -8.0pp |
| 5 | COVINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SO SIOUX CITY · SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS | Elementary | 47.4% | -10.2pp |
| 6 | HARNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SO SIOUX CITY · SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS | Elementary | 45.6% | -12.0pp |
| 7 | SOUTH SIOUX CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL SO SIOUX CITY · SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS | Middle | 44.1% | -13.5pp |
| 8 | LEWIS & CLARK ELEMENTARY SCH SO SIOUX CITY · SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS | Elementary | 38.8% | -18.8pp |
About this ranking
Schools are ranked by the percentage of students who scored at or above the NSCAS % On Track + Advanced threshold on the latest available NSCAS English Language Arts test (school year 2024-25). Only public schools in Dakota County, Nebraska with a reasonable cohort size are shown. A higher percentage is better.
The comparison column shows the gap to the Nebraska statewide enrollment-weighted average. To compare against neighboring counties, use the full Nebraska ranking.