For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 183 students in Harlan County, NE.
The top-ranked public middle school in Harlan County, NE is Alma High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harlan County, NE public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Harlan County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Harlan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alma High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
515 Jewell St
Alma, NE 68920
(308) 928-2131
Alma, NE 68920
(308) 928-2131
Gr: 7-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Harlan County, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harlan County, NE include Alma High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Harlan County?
1 public middle schools are located in Harlan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harlan County?
Harlan County public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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