For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 356 students in Merrick County, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Merrick County, NE are Palmer Junior-senior High School and Central City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merrick County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Merrick County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Merrick County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmer Junior-senior High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 Commercial St
Palmer, NE 68864
(308) 894-3065
Palmer, NE 68864
(308) 894-3065
Grades: 7-12
| 115 students
Rank: #22.
Central City Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2815 17th Ave
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3056
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3056
Grades: 5-8
| 241 students
Merrick County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1003 Cady St Po Box 206
Chapman, NE 68827
(308) 986-2215
Chapman, NE 68827
(308) 986-2215
Grades: PK-8
| 102 students
1003 Cady St
Chapman, NE 68827
(308) 986-2215
Chapman, NE 68827
(308) 986-2215
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
205 W Pearl St
Clarks, NE 68628
(308) 548-2216
Clarks, NE 68628
(308) 548-2216
Grades: 6-8
| 53 students
609 5th St
Silver Creek, NE 68663
(308) 773-2233
Silver Creek, NE 68663
(308) 773-2233
Grades: PK-6
| 30 students
609 5th St Box 247
Silver Creek, NE 68663
(308) 773-2233
Silver Creek, NE 68663
(308) 773-2233
Grades: 7-8
| 92 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Merrick County, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Merrick County, NE include Palmer Junior-senior High School and Central City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Merrick County, NE?
2 public middle schools are located in Merrick County, NE.
What is the racial composition of students in Merrick County, NE?
Merrick County, NE public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
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