For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,270 students in Kearney, NE. The top ranked public middle schools in Kearney, NE are Horizon Middle School, Sunrise Middle School and West Kearney High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kearney, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Kearney have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Kearney, NE (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horizon Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
915 W 35th St
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8120
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8120
Grades: 6-8
| 638 students
Rank: #22.
Sunrise Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4611 Ave N
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8150
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8150
Grades: 6-8
| 597 students
Rank: #33.
West Kearney High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2802 30th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 338-2011
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 338-2011
Grades: 7-12
| 35 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hanny Arram Center
Alternative School
3907 6th Avenue
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8111
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 698-8111
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Kearney, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1404 East 39th St
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-6977
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-6977
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
7700 E 78th St
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 237-5664
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 237-5664
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
2041 East 56th St
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 236-7145
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 236-7145
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Kearney Student Services (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
910 East 34th St
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8233
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 698-8233
Grades: PK
| n/a students
29050 145th Road
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-1618
Kearney, NE 68847
(308) 234-1618
Grades: PK-6
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Kearney, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Kearney, NE include Horizon Middle School, Sunrise Middle School and West Kearney High School. Kearney has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Nebraska.
How many public middle schools are located in Kearney, NE?
4 public middle schools are located in Kearney, NE.
What is the racial composition of students in Kearney, NE?
Kearney, NE public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
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