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Best Lincoln Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public middle schools serving 9,422 students in Lincoln, NE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln, NE are Moore Middle School, Scott Middle School and Lux Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Lincoln have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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 Lincoln, NE (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moore Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8700 Yankee Woods Drive
Lincoln, NE 68526
(402) 436-1225
Gr: 6-8 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Scott Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2200 Pine Lake Road
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1218
Gr: 6-8 | 1,020 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Lux Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7800 High St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1220
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Pound Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4740 S 45th St
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 436-1217
Gr: 6-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Mickle Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2500 N 67th St
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 436-1216
Gr: 6-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Irving Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2745 S 22nd St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 436-1214
Gr: 6-8 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Schoo Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Penrose Drive
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 436-1222
Gr: 6-8 | 1,006 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Lefler Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 S 48th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1215
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #99.
Park Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
855 S 8th St
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 436-1212
Gr: 6-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
Goodrich Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4600 Lewis Avenue
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 436-1213
Gr: 6-8 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1111.
Dawes Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5130 Colfax Street
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1211
Gr: 6-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1212.
Culler Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5201 Vine St
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1210
Gr: 6-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Child Guidance School
Alternative School
904 Sumner St
Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 434-2670
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Middle School Student Support Program
Alternative School
1801 South 40th Street
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1694
Gr: 6-8
Rank: n/an/a
Morton School
Alternative School
2311 N 60th St
Lincoln, NE 68509
(402) 471-1646
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Nebraska Youth Academy
Alternative School
5900 Walker
Lincoln, NE 68507
(402) 471-1646
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Nuernberger Education Center
Special Education School
1801 S 40th St
Lincoln, NE 68506
(402) 436-1255
Gr: 6-8
Rank: n/an/a
Pathfinder Educational Prg-lancaster Co
Alternative School
1200 Radcliff St
Lincoln, NE 68512
(402) 441-6817
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln, NE include Moore Middle School, Scott Middle School and Lux Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lincoln?
19 public middle schools are located in Lincoln.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln?
Lincoln public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Lincoln are often viewed compared to one another?

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