For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 255 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 43% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% 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 22% 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 Wayne County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wayne Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
611 West 7th Street
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3150
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3150
Grades: 7-8
| 158 students
Rank: #22.
Winside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
203 Crawford Ave
Winside, NE 68790
(402) 286-4465
Winside, NE 68790
(402) 286-4465
Grades: 7-12
| 97 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tower School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
901 E 14th St
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3005
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3005
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
612 School View Dr
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3854
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3854
Grades: PK-4
| 333 students
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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
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