For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 265 students in Wayne County, NE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, NE are Wayne Junior High School and Winside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Wayne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayne Junior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
611 West 7th Street
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3150
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3150
Gr: 7-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Winside High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
203 Crawford Ave
Winside, NE 68790
(402) 286-4465
Winside, NE 68790
(402) 286-4465
Gr: 7-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
612 School View Dr
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3854
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3854
Gr: PK-4 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, NE include Wayne Junior High School and Winside High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wayne County?
3 public middle schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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