Best Schools in Mccool Junction, Nebraska
2 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 High
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Mccool Junction JR-SR High Sch
High · Mc Cool Junction Public Schs. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Mc Cool Junction Elem School
Elementary · Mc Cool Junction Public Schs. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Schools
2
in this city
Avg Score
5.4
out of 10
Median Home
$176,100
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
2
in this city
Avg Score
5.4
out of 10
Median Home
$176,100
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Mccool Junction
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (2 rated schools; 2 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mccool Junction JR-SR High Sch | 5.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Mc Cool Junction Elem School | 5.3 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.4/10
- Median household income
- $108,125
- Median home value
- $176,100
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 84%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
How Mccool Junction compares
Median household income
$108k
145% of Nebraska median
Mc Cool Junction Public Schs runs Mccool Junction's public schools
2 public schools. Mc Cool Junction Public Schs is the only district on the page.
Every assigned public school in Mccool Junction is a Mc Cool Junction Public Schs school (2 of 2).
Among 2 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 5.3 to 5.5 — the spread is inside Mccool Junction, not a citywide average.
About Schools in Mccool Junction, Nebraska
Mccool Junction, Nebraska is home to 2 schools, including 2 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, , and 1 high school.
With an average rating of 5.4 out of 10, schools in Mccool Junction show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Mccool Junction is Mccool Junction JR-SR High Sch with a composite score of 5.5/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Mccool Junction is served by 1 school district: MC COOL JUNCTION PUBLIC SCHS. These districts collectively serve 240 students.
Mccool Junction's community shows 22% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $108,125. The poverty rate in the area is 5.8%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 113 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.3 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 127 students · 7th–12th | 5.5 |
Schools in Mccool Junction
Mccool Junction, Nebraska · 2 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$108,125
Median Home Value
$176,100
Median Rent
$903/mo
Population
1,073
College Educated
22%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Community Profile
Mccool Junction has a median household income of $108,125. It is a community where 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $176,100, with a median rent of $903/month. The local poverty rate of 5.8% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
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- Elementary
- 1
- High
- 1
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Common questions about schools in Mccool Junction, Nebraska
How many schools are in Mccool Junction, Nebraska?
Mccool Junction has 2 schools, including 2 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Mccool Junction, Nebraska?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Mccool Junction is 5.4 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Mccool Junction, Nebraska?
The top-ranked school in Mccool Junction on MySchoolScout is Mccool Junction JR-SR High Sch with a composite score of 5.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in Mccool Junction, Nebraska?
The top-ranked elementary school in Mccool Junction on MySchoolScout is Mc Cool Junction Elem School with a composite score of 5.3/10.
What is the best high school in Mccool Junction, Nebraska?
The top-ranked high school in Mccool Junction on MySchoolScout is Mccool Junction JR-SR High Sch with a composite score of 5.5/10.
How many school districts serve Mccool Junction, Nebraska?
Mccool Junction is served by 1 school district: Mc Cool Junction Public Schs.
What is the education level in Mccool Junction, Nebraska?
According to Census data, 22% of adults in Mccool Junction have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Mccool Junction, Nebraska?
The median household income in Mccool Junction is approximately $108,125 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mccool Junction, Nebraska?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Mccool Junction is 10.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Mccool Junction, Nebraska?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nebraska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.