For the 2026 school year, there are 5 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 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Adams County (2026)
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 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 | 452 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 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
4200 W 2nd St
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 460-3111
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 460-3111
Gr: 8-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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 35% (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: Silver Lake High School vs. Adams Central Jr-sr High School, Adams Central Jr-sr High School vs. Silver Lake High School
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