For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 890 students in Gage County, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Gage County, NE are Freeman High School, Diller-odell Secondary School and Beatrice Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gage County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Gage County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Gage County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Freeman High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
415 Eighth St
Adams, NE 68301
(402) 988-2525
Adams, NE 68301
(402) 988-2525
Grades: 7-12
| 199 students
Rank: #22.
Diller-odell Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
506 Perry St
Odell, NE 68415
(402) 766-4210
Odell, NE 68415
(402) 766-4210
Grades: 7-12
| 99 students
Rank: #33.
Beatrice Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 N 5th St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1545
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1545
Grades: 6-8
| 421 students
Rank: #44.
Southern Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 S 11th St
Wymore, NE 68466
(402) 645-3326
Wymore, NE 68466
(402) 645-3326
Grades: 7-12
| 171 students
Gage County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 S Cedar St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1585
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1585
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Compass Learning Community (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2920 East Court Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 239-7021
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 239-7021
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Gage County, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Gage County, NE include Freeman High School, Diller-odell Secondary School and Beatrice Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gage County?
4 public middle schools are located in Gage County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gage County?
Gage County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
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