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 Friend High Schools, Tri County Jr-sr High School 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 44% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 4/10, 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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Friend High Schools
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Main St
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Grades: 7-12
| 98 students
Rank: #22.
Tri County Jr-sr High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
72520 Hwy 103
De Witt, NE 68341
(402) 683-2015
De Witt, NE 68341
(402) 683-2015
Grades: 7-12
| 188 students
Rank: #33.
Crete Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 E 15th St
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5844
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5844
Grades: 6-8
| 495 students
Rank: #44.
Dorchester High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
506 W 9th
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Grades: 7-12
| 93 students
Rank: #55.
Wilber-clatonia Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 144 students
Saline County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
506 W 9th
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Dorchester, NE 68343
(402) 946-2781
Grades: PK
| 30 students
251 County Road 2300
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5558
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5558
Grades: PK-8
| 13 students
204 E Spruce Box 488
Western, NE 68464
(402) 433-2761
Western, NE 68464
(402) 433-2761
Grades: PK-8
| 18 students
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 Friend High Schools, Tri County Jr-sr High School 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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