For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,049 students in Cass County, NE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cass County, NE are Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School, Louisville Middle School and Conestoga Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Cass County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Wyoming St
Murdock, NE 68407
(402) 867-2341
Murdock, NE 68407
(402) 867-2341
Gr: 7-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Louisville Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 W 3rd St
Louisville, NE 68037
(402) 234-3585
Louisville, NE 68037
(402) 234-3585
Gr: 7-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Conestoga Jr/sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8404 42nd St
Murray, NE 68409
(402) 235-2271
Murray, NE 68409
(402) 235-2271
Gr: 7-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Plattsmouth Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1724 8th Ave
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3174
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-3174
Gr: 5-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Weeping Water Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
204 West O
Weeping Water, NE 68463
(402) 267-2445
Weeping Water, NE 68463
(402) 267-2445
Gr: 6-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cass County, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cass County, NE include Elmwood-murdock Jr/sr High School, Louisville Middle School and Conestoga Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cass County?
5 public middle schools are located in Cass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% 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 Cass County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cass County include: Plattsmouth Middle School vs. Conestoga Jr/sr High School, Conestoga Jr/sr High School vs. Plattsmouth Middle School
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