For the 2025 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 31% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 44%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gering Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Q St
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-3123
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-3123
Grades: 6-8
| 397 students
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
Grades: 3-8
| n/a students
Gering, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
190234 Carter Canyon Rd
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2004
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2004
Grades: PK-4
| 48 students
940 Crescent Drive
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 635-6852
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 635-6852
Grades: PK
| n/a students
975 Crescent Drive
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 633-3321
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 633-3321
Grades: PK
| 37 students
Paces-w Ne Juvenile Services (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2522 7th St
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2204
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2204
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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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