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#314 of 967 schools in NE

Top 32% in state

Crofton High School

High School · Crofton Community Schools · Crofton, NE

A Crofton Community Schools high school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

89048 N HWY 121 PO BOX 429, Crofton, NE 68730

  • Math 67% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+14.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
College Readiness4.8Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation3.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.9:1
District spending per student$17,961
Chronic Absenteeism9.5%

Students at Crofton High School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 62% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

26.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Crofton High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average407/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$77,407

Median home value

$182,600

Median rent

$718/mo

College educated

25.9%

Homeownership

87.2%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68730; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·20 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Crofton Community Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$17,961NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Crofton High School is listed in CROFTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Crofton High School

Crofton High School is a public high school in Crofton, NE, part of Crofton Community Schools, serving approximately 179 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #314 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Crofton High School

What grades does Crofton High School serve?

Crofton High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Crofton High School?

Crofton High School has an enrollment of approximately 179 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Crofton High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Crofton High School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Crofton High School rank in NE?

Crofton High School ranks #314 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Crofton High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Crofton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Crofton High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Crofton High School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Crofton High School a charter school?

No, Crofton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Crofton High School a Title I school?

No, Crofton High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crofton High School?

26.8% of students at Crofton High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
179
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Knox County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.5%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 68730)
2,112
Area median age
44.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 68730; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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