For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 835 students in Thurston County, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Thurston County, NE are Pender High School, Walthill High School and Winnebago Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thurston County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Thurston County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Nebraska public middle school average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Thurston County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pender High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
609 Whitney St
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-3244
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-3244
Grades: 7-12
| 169 students
Rank: #22.
Walthill High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
602 Main St
Walthill, NE 68067
(402) 846-5432
Walthill, NE 68067
(402) 846-5432
Grades: 7-12
| 126 students
Rank: #33.
Winnebago Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
202 Osborne St
Winnebago, NE 68071
(402) 878-2224
Winnebago, NE 68071
(402) 878-2224
Grades: PK-8
| 426 students
Rank: #44.
Umo N Ho N Nation Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
470 Main St
Macy, NE 68039
(402) 837-5622
Macy, NE 68039
(402) 837-5622
Grades: 6-8
| 114 students
Thurston County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1442 V Road
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-2592
Pender, NE 68047
(402) 385-2592
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Thurston County, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Thurston County, NE include Pender High School, Walthill High School and Winnebago Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Thurston County, NE?
4 public middle schools are located in Thurston County, NE.
What is the racial composition of students in Thurston County, NE?
Thurston County, NE public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
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