Best Public Schools in Murray, NE

The city of Murray, Nebraska is home to two schools - Conestoga Elementary School and Conestoga Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Conestoga Public Schools district. While the district as a whole is ranked 84 out of 115 in Nebraska and has a 1-star rating, the individual schools show some standout performance.

Conestoga Elementary School consistently performs well on state assessments, with 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students scoring significantly above the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Notably, 75% of 6th graders are proficient or better in both subjects. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 19.3% compared to the state average.

At the secondary level, Conestoga Junior/Senior High School stands out with solid performance on ACT assessments, where 11th graders score above the state average in English, Math, and Science. The school also boasts an impressive 87.9% four-year graduation rate. However, both schools share a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 19.3%, an area that may require further attention and intervention.