For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,200 students in Washington County, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Washington County, NE are Gerald Otte Blair Middle School, Arlington High School and Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Washington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gerald Otte Blair Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
555 Jackson St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3678
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3678
Grades: 6-8
| 476 students
Rank: #22.
Arlington High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 N 9th
Arlington, NE 68002
(402) 478-4171
Arlington, NE 68002
(402) 478-4171
Grades: 7-12
| 341 students
Rank: #33.
Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5876 County Road P43
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5591
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5591
Grades: 7-12
| 383 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1326 Park St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3835
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3835
Grades: PK-2
| 172 students
2232 Washington, Po Box 288
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3135
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3135
Grades: PK-3
| 81 students
20051 County Road 25, Po Box 2
Herman, NE 68029
(402) 456-7404
Herman, NE 68029
(402) 456-7404
Grades: PK-6
| 52 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Washington County, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Washington County, NE include Gerald Otte Blair Middle School, Arlington High School and Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Washington County?
3 public middle schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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