For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 893 students in Holt County, NE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Holt County, NE are Chambers High School, West Holt High School and O'neill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Holt County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Holt County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Holt County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chambers High School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 South A St
Chambers, NE 68725
(402) 482-5233
Chambers, NE 68725
(402) 482-5233
Gr: 7-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
West Holt High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 N Main
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2890
Atkinson, NE 68713
(402) 925-2890
Gr: 7-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
O'neill High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
540 E Hynes
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-1544
Oneill, NE 68763
(402) 336-1544
Gr: 7-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Stuart High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 E 2nd
Stuart, NE 68780
(402) 924-3302
Stuart, NE 68780
(402) 924-3302
Gr: 7-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Summerland High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51293 857th Rd
Ewing, NE 68735
(402) 626-7534
Ewing, NE 68735
(402) 626-7534
Gr: 7-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Holt County, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Holt County, NE include Chambers High School, West Holt High School and O'neill High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Holt County?
5 public middle schools are located in Holt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Holt County?
Holt County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Holt County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Holt County include: West Holt High School vs. O'neill High School, O'neill High School vs. West Holt High School, Stuart High School vs. O'neill High School
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