For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 858 students in Nemaha County, KS. The top ranked public middle schools in Nemaha County, KS are Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School, Sabetha Middle School and Centralia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nemaha County, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Nemaha County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Nemaha County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
110 N. 11th
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-2173
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-2173
Gr: PK-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Sabetha Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
751 Bluejay Blvd
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-2151
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-2151
Gr: 6-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Centralia High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
507 John Riggins Ave
Centralia, KS 66415
(785) 857-3324
Centralia, KS 66415
(785) 857-3324
Gr: 7-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Nemaha County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
313 Nemaha
Baileyville, KS 66404
(785) 336-6631
Baileyville, KS 66404
(785) 336-6631
Gr: 6-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
313 Nemaha St
Baileyville, KS 66404
(785) 336-6631
Baileyville, KS 66404
(785) 336-6631
Gr: 7-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
416 Jilson St Box 144
Bern, KS 66408
(785) 336-2293
Bern, KS 66408
(785) 336-2293
Gr: PK-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
416 Jilson St Box 44
Bern, KS 66408
(785) 336-3031
Bern, KS 66408
(785) 336-3031
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Box 144
Bern, KS 66408
(785) 336-2293
Bern, KS 66408
(785) 336-2293
Gr: K-6 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
110 North 11th St
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-2173
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-2173
Gr: PK-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
214 North 11th
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3557
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3557
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
9857 State Hwy 178
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3201
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3201
Gr: K-6 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
9857 State Hwy 178
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3201
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3201
Gr: K-6 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
321 6th Street
Wetmore, KS 66550
(785) 866-2860
Wetmore, KS 66550
(785) 866-2860
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
321 6th Street
Wetmore, KS 66550
(785) 866-2860
Wetmore, KS 66550
(785) 866-2860
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Nemaha County, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Nemaha County, KS include Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School, Sabetha Middle School and Centralia High School. Nemaha County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kansas.
How many public middle schools are located in Nemaha County?
3 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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