For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,001 students in Dakota County, NE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dakota County, NE are Homer High School, Emerson-hubbard Middle School and South Sioux City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dakota County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Dakota County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dakota County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Homer High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
212 S 3rd
Homer, NE 68030
(402) 698-2377
Homer, NE 68030
(402) 698-2377
Gr: 7-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Emerson-hubbard Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1503 Dakota St
Emerson, NE 68733
(402) 695-2636
Emerson, NE 68733
(402) 695-2636
Gr: 6-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
South Sioux City Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3625 G Street
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-3061
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-3061
Gr: 6-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dakota County, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dakota County, NE include Homer High School, Emerson-hubbard Middle School and South Sioux City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dakota County?
3 public middle schools are located in Dakota County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dakota County?
Dakota County public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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