For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 323 students in Polk County, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Polk County, NE are Osceola Middle School, Cross County Middle School and High Plains Community Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Polk County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Osceola Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
565 S Kimmel
Osceola, NE 68651
(402) 747-3121
Osceola, NE 68651
(402) 747-3121
Grades: 6-8
| 57 students
Rank: #22.
Cross County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1270 123rd Rd
Stromsburg, NE 68666
(402) 764-5521
Stromsburg, NE 68666
(402) 764-5521
Grades: 6-8
| 75 students
Rank: #33.
High Plains Community Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
345 S Pine
Polk, NE 68654
(402) 765-3331
Polk, NE 68654
(402) 765-3331
Grades: 7-12
| 102 students
Rank: #44.
Shelby - Rising City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
650 N Walnut St
Shelby, NE 68662
(402) 527-5946
Shelby, NE 68662
(402) 527-5946
Grades: 6-8
| 89 students
Polk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
260 S Pine
Polk, NE 68654
(402) 765-2271
Polk, NE 68654
(402) 765-2271
Grades: 4-5
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Polk County, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Polk County, NE include Osceola Middle School, Cross County Middle School and High Plains Community Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Polk County?
4 public middle schools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
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