For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 361 students in Nemaha County, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Nemaha County, NE are High School At Johnson and Auburn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nemaha County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Nemaha County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Nemaha County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
High School At Johnson
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 Main St
Johnson, NE 68378
(402) 868-5235
Johnson, NE 68378
(402) 868-5235
Grades: 7-12
| 170 students
Rank: #22.
Auburn Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1829 Central Ave
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4328
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4328
Grades: 6-8
| 191 students
Nemaha County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
309 Water St Box 128
Brownville, NE 68321
(402) 825-4381
Brownville, NE 68321
(402) 825-4381
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
1007 S Main Po Box 127
Brock, NE 68320
(402) 856-3495
Brock, NE 68320
(402) 856-3495
Grades: K-6
| 97 students
Learning Center (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
1109 R Street
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4354
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4354
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
64549 Hwy 136
Brownville, NE 68321
(402) 274-5687
Brownville, NE 68321
(402) 274-5687
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Multi-handicapped (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1109 R St
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-3212
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-3212
Grades: 3-9
| n/a students
1007 S Main Po Box 127
Brock, NE 68320
(402) 856-3495
Brock, NE 68320
(402) 856-3495
Grades: K-6
| 97 students
1109 R Street, Po Box 310
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-5042
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-5042
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1110 M St
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4027
Auburn, NE 68305
(402) 274-4027
Grades: K-6
| 118 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Nemaha County, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Nemaha County, NE include High School At Johnson and Auburn Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Nemaha County?
2 public middle schools are located in Nemaha County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nemaha County?
Nemaha County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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