Top 5 Best Colfax County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 828 students in Colfax County, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Colfax County, NE are Leigh High School, Howells Senior High School and Schuyler Elementary-fisher's. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colfax County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Colfax County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public middle school average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Best Colfax County Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leigh High School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
222 W 4th St
Leigh, NE 68643
(402) 487-2228
Grades: 7-12
| 102 students
Rank: #22.
Howells Senior High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
417 Center Street
Howells, NE 68641
(402) 986-1621
Grades: 7-12
| 145 students
Rank: #33.
Schuyler Elementary-fisher's
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1098 Road J
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-3700
Grades: PK-8
| 47 students
Rank: #44.
Clarkson Jr-sr High School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
649 Cherry St
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 892-3454
Grades: 7-12
| 113 students
Rank: #55.
Schuyler Middle School
Math: 44% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 W 10th St
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-5514
Grades: 6-8
| 421 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Colfax County, NE

Colfax County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
454 Road N
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 487-2460
Grades: PK-8
| 17 students
001098 Road J
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-37
Grades: PK-8
| 46 students
697 Rd 16
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-2755
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Colfax County, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Colfax County, NE include Leigh High School, Howells Senior High School and Schuyler Elementary-fisher's.
How many public middle schools are located in Colfax County, NE?
5 public middle schools are located in Colfax County, NE.
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax County, NE?
Colfax County, NE public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

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