For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 366 students in Dawes County, NE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dawes County, NE are Chadron Middle School and Crawford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dawes County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Dawes County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dawes County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chadron Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
551 E 6th St
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0708
Chadron, NE 69337
(308) 432-0708
Gr: 5-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Crawford High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
908 5th St
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-1531
Crawford, NE 69339
(308) 665-1531
Gr: 7-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dawes County, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dawes County, NE include Chadron Middle School and Crawford High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dawes County?
2 public middle schools are located in Dawes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dawes County?
Dawes County public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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