For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,018 students in Saline County, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Saline County, NE are Tri County Jr-sr High School, Friend High Schools and Crete Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public middle school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Saline County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tri County Jr-sr High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
72520 Hwy 103
De Witt, NE 68341
(402) 683-2015
De Witt, NE 68341
(402) 683-2015
Gr: 7-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Friend High Schools
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Main St
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Crete Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 E 15th St
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5844
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5844
Gr: 6-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Wilber-clatonia Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 South Franklin St
Wilber, NE 68465
(402) 821-2058
Wilber, NE 68465
(402) 821-2058
Gr: 6-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Dorchester High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
506 W 9th
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Saline County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 281
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5368
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5368
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
506 W 9th
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Gr: PK | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
251 County Road 2300
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5558
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5558
Gr: PK-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
204 E Spruce Box 488
Western, NE 68464
(402) 433-2761
Western, NE 68464
(402) 433-2761
Gr: PK-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Saline County, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Saline County, NE include Tri County Jr-sr High School, Friend High Schools and Crete Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Saline County?
5 public middle schools are located in Saline County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County?
Saline County public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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