For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 178 students in Sherman County, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Sherman County, NE are Litchfield High School and Loup City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sherman County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Sherman County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 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 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sherman County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Litchfield High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 N Main
Litchfield, NE 68852
(308) 446-2244
Litchfield, NE 68852
(308) 446-2244
Gr: 7-12 | 44 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Loup City High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 N 8th St
Loup City, NE 68853
(308) 745-0548
Loup City, NE 68853
(308) 745-0548
Gr: 7-12 | 134 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Sherman County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 Jerald St Po Box 7
Hazard, NE 68844
(308) 452-3049
Hazard, NE 68844
(308) 452-3049
Gr: PK-6 | 11 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Sherman County, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Sherman County, NE include Litchfield High School and Loup City High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sherman County?
2 public middle schools are located in Sherman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sherman County?
Sherman County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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