For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 252 students in Boone County, NE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Boone County, NE are Boone Central Middle School and St. Edward High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Boone County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boone Central Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 S 6th
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2134
Albion, NE 68620
(402) 395-2134
Gr: 5-8 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
St. Edward High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Clark St
Saint Edward, NE 68660
(402) 678-2282
Saint Edward, NE 68660
(402) 678-2282
Gr: 7-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Boone County, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Boone County, NE include Boone Central Middle School and St. Edward High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Boone County?
2 public middle schools are located in Boone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?
Boone County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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