For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 775 students in Colfax County, NE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Colfax County, NE are Leigh High School, Howells Senior High School and Clarkson Jr-sr High School. 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 58% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Colfax County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Colfax County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leigh High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
222 W 4th St
Leigh, NE 68643
(402) 487-2228
Leigh, NE 68643
(402) 487-2228
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Howells Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
417 Center Street
Howells, NE 68641
(402) 986-1621
Howells, NE 68641
(402) 986-1621
Gr: 7-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Clarkson Jr-sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
649 Cherry St
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 892-3454
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 892-3454
Gr: 7-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Schuyler Elementary-fisher's
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1098 Road J
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-3700
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-3700
Gr: PK-7 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Schuyler Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 W 10th St
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-5514
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-5514
Gr: 6-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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 Clarkson Jr-sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Colfax County?
5 public middle schools are located in Colfax County.
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax County?
Colfax County public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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