For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,428 students in Adams County, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Adams County, NE are Kenesaw Secondary School, Adams Central Jr-sr High School and Hastings Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Adams County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kenesaw Secondary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 N 5th Ave
Kenesaw, NE 68956
(402) 752-3215
Kenesaw, NE 68956
(402) 752-3215
Gr: 7-12 | 131 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Adams Central Jr-sr High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1090 S Adams Central Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-3285
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-3285
Gr: 7-12 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Hastings Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Marian Road
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7520
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7520
Gr: 6-8 | 773 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Silver Lake High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9405 S Lincoln Ave
Roseland, NE 68973
(402) 756-6611
Roseland, NE 68973
(402) 756-6611
Gr: 7-12 | 92 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Adams County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
123 Marian Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-4187
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-4187
Gr: PK | 13 students Minority enrollment: 8%
123 Marian Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-4187
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-4187
Gr: PK | 13 students Minority enrollment: 8%
1270 S First St Box 91
Ayr, NE 68925
(402) 463-8844
Ayr, NE 68925
(402) 463-8844
Gr: PK-6 | 30 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
1270 South First St
Ayr, NE 68925
(402) 463-8844
Ayr, NE 68925
(402) 463-8844
Gr: PK-6 | 33 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
1970 E 12th St
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-6107
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-6107
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
9625 S Holstein Box 98
Holstein, NE 68950
(402) 756-5151
Holstein, NE 68950
(402) 756-5151
Gr: PK-8 | 16 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
512 N Brass Ave
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 751-2245
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 751-2245
Gr: PK-6 | 171 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Life Skills Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1117 E South St, Po Box 2047
Hastings, NE 68902
(402) 463-5611
Hastings, NE 68902
(402) 463-5611
Gr: PK-12
731 N Baltimore
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7545
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7545
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
9765 W Lochland Rd
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 751-2438
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 751-2438
Gr: PK-6 | 9 students
1300 East Lochland Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-8326
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-8326
Gr: PK-6 | 31 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
2975 S Baltimore Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-5090
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-5090
Gr: PK-6 | 150 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
4200 2nd St
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 460-3111
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 460-3111
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Adams County, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Adams County, NE include Kenesaw Secondary School, Adams Central Jr-sr High School and Hastings Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Adams County?
6 public middle schools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Adams County include: Adams Central Jr-sr High School vs. Silver Lake High School
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