For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 361 students in Nemaha County, NE.
The top-ranked public middle school in Nemaha County, NE is Auburn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nemaha County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Nemaha County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Nemaha County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Auburn Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1829 Central Ave
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4328
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4328
Gr: 6-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
310 Main Street
Johnson, NE 68378
(402) 868-5235
Johnson, NE 68378
(402) 868-5235
Gr: 6-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: n/an/a
Learning Center
Special Education School
1109 R Street
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4354
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4354
Gr: 1-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Nemaha County, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Nemaha County, NE include Auburn Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Nemaha County?
2 public middle schools are located in Nemaha County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nemaha County?
Nemaha County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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