For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 726 students in Knox County, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Knox County, NE are Crofton High School, Bloomfield Jr-sr High School and Wausa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public middle school average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Knox County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crofton High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
89048 N Hwy 121
Crofton, NE 68730
(402) 388-2440
Crofton, NE 68730
(402) 388-2440
Grades: 7-12
| 172 students
Rank: #22.
Bloomfield Jr-sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
311 E Benton
Bloomfield, NE 68718
(402) 373-4800
Bloomfield, NE 68718
(402) 373-4800
Grades: 7-12
| 128 students
Rank: #33.
Wausa High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 S Bismarck
Wausa, NE 68786
(402) 586-2255
Wausa, NE 68786
(402) 586-2255
Grades: 7-12
| 115 students
Rank: #44.
Creighton Community High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1609 Redick Ave
Creighton, NE 68729
(402) 358-5000
Creighton, NE 68729
(402) 358-5000
Grades: 7-12
| 130 students
Rank: #55.
Verdigre High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 South 3rd St
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275
Grades: 7-12
| 63 students
Rank: #66.
Niobrara Secondary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
247 N Hwy 12
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-3322
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-3322
Grades: 7-12
| 84 students
Rank: n/an/a
206 Frazier Ave East
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Grades: 6-8
| 34 students
Knox County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 S 3rd St
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275
Grades: 7-8
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Knox County, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Knox County, NE include Crofton High School, Bloomfield Jr-sr High School and Wausa High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Knox County, NE?
7 public middle schools are located in Knox County, NE.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County, NE?
Knox County, NE public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
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