For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 397 students in Gering, NE.
The top-ranked public middle school in Gering, NE is Gering Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gering, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Gering have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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 Gering, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gering Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Q St
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-3123
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-3123
Gr: 6-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Panhandle Beginnings Day Treatment
Alternative School
116 Terry Blvd
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 632-3981
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 632-3981
Gr: 3-8
Gering, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
190234 Carter Canyon Rd
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2004
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2004
Gr: PK-4 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
975 Crescent Drive
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 633-3321
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 633-3321
Gr: PK | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Paces-w Ne Juvenile Services (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2522 7th St
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2204
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2204
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Gering, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gering, NE include Gering Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gering?
2 public middle schools are located in Gering.
What is the racial composition of students in Gering?
Gering public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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