Best Butler County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 455 students in Butler County, NE.

The top ranked public middle schools in Butler County, NE are David City Secondary School and High School At Brainard. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Butler County, NE public middle schools have an score of 73% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Butler County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Butler County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

David City Secondary School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
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750 D St
David City, NE 68632
(402) 367-3187

Gr: 7-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Rank: #22.

High School At Brainard

(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
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212 S Madison
Brainard, NE 68626
(402) 545-2081

Gr: 7-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Butler County, NE

Butler County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Abie Public School (Closed 2023)

101 Ash Box 184
Abie, NE 68001
(402) 543-2347

Gr: PK-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Bruno Public School (Closed 2006)

96 Elm St Po Box 75
Bruno, NE 68014
(402) 543-2302

Gr: PK-8 | 2 students

Linwood Public School (Closed 2005)

341 Beech St Box 100
Linwood, NE 68036
(402) 666-5617

Gr: K-8 | 7 students

Rising City Elementary School (Closed 2012)

400 East Spruce
Rising City, NE 68658
(402) 542-2216

Gr: PK-6 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rising City High School (Closed 2012)

400 East Spruce
Rising City, NE 68658
(402) 542-2216

Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Schuyler Elementary-garfield Elementary School (Closed 2009)

4411 O Road
Bellwood, NE 68624
(402) 539-2195

Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Butler County, NE?

The top ranked public middle schools in Butler County, NE include David City Secondary School and High School At Brainard.

How many public middle schools are located in Butler County?

2 public middle schools are located in Butler County.

What is the racial composition of students in Butler County?

Butler 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 34% (majority Hispanic).