Merrick County schools ranked by test score
Latest NSCAS year (2024-25). 5 schools in Merrick County, Nebraska with reported English Language Arts scores. Nebraska state average: 57.6%.
| Rank | School | Level | English Language Arts | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PALMER JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH PALMER · PALMER PUBLIC SCHOOLS | High | 67.6% | +10.0pp |
| 2 | CENTRAL CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CENTRAL CITY · CENTRAL CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | Elementary | 63.4% | +5.8pp |
| 3 | PALMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PALMER · PALMER PUBLIC SCHOOLS | Elementary | 60.0% | +2.4pp |
| 4 | HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLARKS · HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | Elementary | 57.4% | -0.2pp |
| 5 | CENTRAL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL CENTRAL CITY · CENTRAL CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS | Middle | 57.3% | -0.3pp |
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 Merrick 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.