For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 739 students in Knox County, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Knox County, NE are Crofton High School, Bloomfield Jr-sr High School and Wausa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public middle school average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Knox County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crofton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
89048 N Hwy 121
Crofton, NE 68730
(402) 388-2440
Crofton, NE 68730
(402) 388-2440
Grades: 7-12
| 178 students
Rank: #22.
Bloomfield Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
311 E Benton
Bloomfield, NE 68718
(402) 373-4800
Bloomfield, NE 68718
(402) 373-4800
Grades: 7-12
| 136 students
Rank: #33.
Wausa High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 S Bismarck
Wausa, NE 68786
(402) 586-2255
Wausa, NE 68786
(402) 586-2255
Grades: 7-12
| 114 students
Rank: #44.
Verdigre High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 South 3rd St
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275
Grades: 7-12
| 66 students
Rank: #55.
Creighton Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1609 Redick Ave
Creighton, NE 68729
(402) 358-5000
Creighton, NE 68729
(402) 358-5000
Grades: 7-12
| 115 students
Rank: #66.
Niobrara Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
247 N Hwy 12
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-3322
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-3322
Grades: 7-12
| 86 students
Rank: #77.
Isanti Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
206 Frazier Ave East
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-2741
Grades: 6-8
| 44 students
Knox County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 S 3rd St
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275
Verdigre, NE 68783
(402) 668-2275
Grades: 7-8
| 14 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Knox County, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Knox County, NE include Crofton High School, Bloomfield Jr-sr High School and Wausa High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Knox County?
7 public middle schools are located in Knox County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox County public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic).
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