For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 435 students in Hamilton County, NE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hamilton County, NE are Aurora Middle School, Hampton High School and Giltner High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Hamilton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aurora Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 L St
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Gr: 6-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Hampton High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
458 5th St
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3116
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3116
Gr: 7-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Giltner High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
#2 West 6th Rd
Giltner, NE 68841
(402) 849-2238
Giltner, NE 68841
(402) 849-2238
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hamilton County, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hamilton County, NE include Aurora Middle School, Hampton High School and Giltner High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hamilton County?
3 public middle schools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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