For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,293 students in Madison County, NE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Madison County, NE are Newman Grove High School, Battle Creek High School and Elkhorn Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Madison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newman Grove High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 S 8th St
Newman Grove, NE 68758
(402) 447-6294
Newman Grove, NE 68758
(402) 447-6294
Gr: 7-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Battle Creek High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
605 West Martin St
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3705
Battle Creek, NE 68715
(402) 675-3705
Gr: 7-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Elkhorn Valley High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 S Madison Street
Tilden, NE 68781
(402) 368-5301
Tilden, NE 68781
(402) 368-5301
Gr: 7-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Norfolk Jr High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 Pasewalk Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2516
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2516
Gr: 7-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Kent
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3336
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3336
Gr: 6-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Learning Center
Special Education School
300 W Eisenhower Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3454
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3454
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Northeast Ne Juvenile Services
Alternative School
1313 1/2 N Main Street
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3955
Madison, NE 68748
(402) 454-3955
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Madison County, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Madison County, NE include Newman Grove High School, Battle Creek High School and Elkhorn Valley High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Madison County?
7 public middle schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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