For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 377 students in Furnas County, NE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Furnas County, NE are Cambridge Middle School, Southern Valley Jr/sr High School and Arapahoe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Furnas County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Furnas County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Furnas County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cambridge Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1003 Nelson Street
Cambridge, NE 69022
(308) 697-3322
Cambridge, NE 69022
(308) 697-3322
Gr: 5-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Southern Valley Jr/sr High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
43739 Hwy 89
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 868-2222
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 868-2222
Gr: 7-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Arapahoe High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 Walnut
Arapahoe, NE 68922
(308) 962-5458
Arapahoe, NE 68922
(308) 962-5458
Gr: 7-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Furnas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1000 T St
Beaver City, NE 68926
(308) 268-4085
Beaver City, NE 68926
(308) 268-4085
Gr: PK-6 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
609 Ogden
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 824-3251
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 824-3251
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Furnas County, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Furnas County, NE include Cambridge Middle School, Southern Valley Jr/sr High School and Arapahoe High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Furnas County?
3 public middle schools are located in Furnas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Furnas County?
Furnas County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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