For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 478 students in Jefferson County, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, NE are Meridian High School and Fairbury Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle school average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jefferson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meridian High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
72380 560th Ave
Daykin, NE 68338
(402) 446-7265
Daykin, NE 68338
(402) 446-7265
Grades: 7-12
| 97 students
Rank: #22.
Fairbury Jr-sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 9th St
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-6116
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-6116
Grades: 7-12
| 381 students
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Life Program (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1010 K St
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-5605
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-5605
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, NE include Meridian High School and Fairbury Jr-sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jefferson County, NE?
2 public middle schools are located in Jefferson County, NE.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County, NE?
Jefferson County, NE public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
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