For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 376 students in Furnas County, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Furnas County, NE are Cambridge Middle School, Southern Valley Jr/sr High School and Arapahoe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Furnas County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Furnas County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle school average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Furnas County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cambridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1003 Nelson Street
Cambridge, NE 69022
(308) 697-3322
Cambridge, NE 69022
(308) 697-3322
Grades: 5-8
| 72 students
Rank: #22.
Southern Valley Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
43739 Hwy 89
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 868-2222
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 868-2222
Grades: 7-12
| 153 students
Rank: #33.
Arapahoe High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 Walnut
Arapahoe, NE 68922
(308) 962-5458
Arapahoe, NE 68922
(308) 962-5458
Grades: 7-12
| 151 students
Furnas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
New View School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1103 Central St
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 824-3738
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 824-3738
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1000 T St
Beaver City, NE 68926
(308) 268-4085
Beaver City, NE 68926
(308) 268-4085
Grades: PK-6
| 60 students
609 Ogden
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 824-3251
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 824-3251
Grades: PK-6
| 114 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Furnas County, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Furnas County, NE include Cambridge Middle School, Southern Valley Jr/sr High School and Arapahoe High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Furnas County?
3 public middle schools are located in Furnas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Furnas County?
Furnas County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
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