For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 157 students in Sheridan County, NE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sheridan County, NE are Hay Springs Middle School and Gordon-rushville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheridan County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Sheridan County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Nebraska public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sheridan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hay Springs Middle School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Gr: 6-8 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Gordon-rushville Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 Sprague
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sheridan County, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sheridan County, NE include Hay Springs Middle School and Gordon-rushville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sheridan County?
2 public middle schools are located in Sheridan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sheridan County?
Sheridan County public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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