For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 148 students in Henderson, NE.
The top-ranked public middle school in Henderson, NE is Heartland Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson, NE public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Henderson have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Nebraska public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Henderson, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heartland Community High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 Front St
Henderson, NE 68371
(402) 723-4434
Henderson, NE 68371
(402) 723-4434
Gr: 7-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Henderson, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Henderson, NE include Heartland Community High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Henderson?
1 public middle schools are located in Henderson.
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson?
Henderson public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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