For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,214 students in Lincoln County, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, NE are Hershey High School, Wallace High School and Maxwell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lincoln County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hershey High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 S Lincoln
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 368-5573
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 368-5573
Grades: 7-12
| 239 students
Rank: #22.
Wallace High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
151 N Wallace Rd
Wallace, NE 69169
(308) 387-4323
Wallace, NE 69169
(308) 387-4323
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students
Rank: #33.
Maxwell High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 E Hwy 30
Maxwell, NE 69151
(308) 582-4585
Maxwell, NE 69151
(308) 582-4585
Grades: 7-12
| 139 students
Rank: #44.
Adams Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S Mc Donald Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7112
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7112
Grades: 7-8
| 533 students
Rank: #55.
Brady High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 E Popleton Ave
Brady, NE 69123
(308) 584-3317
Brady, NE 69123
(308) 584-3317
Grades: 7-12
| 90 students
Rank: #66.
Sutherland High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Walnut
Sutherland, NE 69165
(308) 386-4656
Sutherland, NE 69165
(308) 386-4656
Grades: 7-12
| 136 students
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2300 East 2nd St
North Platte, NE 69103
(308) 532-2229
North Platte, NE 69103
(308) 532-2229
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1504 E Hwy 92 Box 52 A
Sutherland, NE 69165
(308) 764-2290
Sutherland, NE 69165
(308) 764-2290
Grades: PK-6
| 3 students
3199 N Studley Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-2470
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-2470
Grades: 1-5
| 46 students
1511 W 14th St
North Platte, NE 69103
(308) 535-5311
North Platte, NE 69103
(308) 535-5311
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
1600 N Buffalo Bill Ave
North Platte, NE 69103
(308) 535-7130
North Platte, NE 69103
(308) 535-7130
Grades: PK-6
| 161 students
7044 W State Farm Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-0423
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-0423
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
301 S Lincoln Box 369
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 368-5573
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 368-5573
Grades: 7-12
| 253 students
10467 W Platte Valley Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-5918
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-5918
Grades: PK-8
| 23 students
Po Box 39
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 532-0331
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 532-0331
Grades: PK-8
| 12 students
1200 Mc Donald Rd
North Platte, NE 69103
(308) 535-5382
North Platte, NE 69103
(308) 535-5382
Grades: 7-8
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, NE include Hershey High School, Wallace High School and Maxwell High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lincoln County?
6 public middle schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lincoln County include: Adams Middle School vs. Hershey High School, Maxwell High School vs. Hershey High School, Hershey High School vs. Maxwell High School
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