For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 228 students in Richardson County, NE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Richardson County, NE are Htrs Middle School and Falls City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richardson County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Richardson 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 American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Richardson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Htrs Middle School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 Central Ave
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Humboldt, NE 68376
(402) 862-2151
Gr: 6-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Falls City Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1415 Morton St
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-3455
Falls City, NE 68355
(402) 245-3455
Gr: 6-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Richardson County, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Richardson County, NE include Htrs Middle School and Falls City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Richardson County?
2 public middle schools are located in Richardson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richardson County?
Richardson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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