For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 562 students in Pierce County, NE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pierce County, NE are Osmond High School, Plainview Secondary School and Pierce Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pierce County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Pierce County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Pierce County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Osmond High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
202 W Prairie St
Osmond, NE 68765
(402) 748-3777
Osmond, NE 68765
(402) 748-3777
Gr: 7-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Plainview Secondary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 W Pilcher
Plainview, NE 68769
(402) 582-4991
Plainview, NE 68769
(402) 582-4991
Gr: 7-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Pierce Jr/sr High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 N Sunset
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-6217
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-6217
Gr: 7-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pierce County, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pierce County, NE include Osmond High School, Plainview Secondary School and Pierce Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pierce County?
3 public middle schools are located in Pierce County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pierce County?
Pierce County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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