For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 179 students in 68979, NE.
The top ranked public middle school in 68979, NE is Sutton Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 68979 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 68979, NE have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68979, NE Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sutton Secondary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1107 N Saunders
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4303
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4303
Grades: 7-12
| 179 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 68979, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in 68979, NE include Sutton Secondary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 68979?
1 public middle schools are located in 68979.
What is the racial composition of students in 68979?
68979 public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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