For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 247 students in Fillmore County, NE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fillmore County, NE are Fillmore Central Middle School, Exeter-milligan Middle School and Shickley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fillmore County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Fillmore County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Fillmore County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fillmore Central Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
950 F St
Fairmont, NE 68354
(402) 268-3411
Fairmont, NE 68354
(402) 268-3411
Gr: 5-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Exeter-milligan Middle School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
318 S River Ave
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Gr: 6-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Shickley High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
104 E Murray
Shickley, NE 68436
(402) 627-3375
Shickley, NE 68436
(402) 627-3375
Gr: 7-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Fillmore County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
502 9th St
Milligan, NE 68406
(402) 629-4265
Milligan, NE 68406
(402) 629-4265
Gr: 3-6 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
950 F St Box 157
Fairmont, NE 68354
(402) 268-3411
Fairmont, NE 68354
(402) 268-3411
Gr: K-6 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 8%
202 S Main Box 128
Ohiowa, NE 68416
(402) 295-2377
Ohiowa, NE 68416
(402) 295-2377
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 8%
088 S Main Po Box 96
Strang, NE 68444
(402) 759-4727
Strang, NE 68444
(402) 759-4727
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Fillmore County, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fillmore County, NE include Fillmore Central Middle School, Exeter-milligan Middle School and Shickley High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fillmore County?
3 public middle schools are located in Fillmore County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fillmore County?
Fillmore 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 34% (majority Hispanic).
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