For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 435 students in Hamilton County, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hamilton County, NE are Aurora Middle School, Hampton High School and Giltner High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Hamilton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aurora Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 L St
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Aurora, NE 68818
(402) 694-6923
Grades: 6-8
| 265 students
Rank: #22.
Hampton High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
458 5th St
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3116
Hampton, NE 68843
(402) 725-3116
Grades: 7-12
| 73 students
Rank: #33.
Giltner High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
#2 West 6th Rd
Giltner, NE 68841
(402) 849-2238
Giltner, NE 68841
(402) 849-2238
Grades: 7-12
| 97 students
Hamilton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
418 3rd St Box 45
Hordville, NE 68846
(402) 757-3351
Hordville, NE 68846
(402) 757-3351
Grades: PK-6
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hamilton County, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hamilton County, NE include Aurora Middle School, Hampton High School and Giltner High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hamilton County?
3 public middle schools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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