For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 245 students in Valley, NE.
The top-ranked public middle school in Valley, NE is Douglas Co West Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valley, NE public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Valley have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Valley, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Douglas Co West Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 S Pine St
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 779-2646
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 779-2646
Gr: 6-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Valley, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
402 S Pine Street
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 827-5339
Valley, NE 68064
(402) 827-5339
Gr: PK | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Valley, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Valley, NE include Douglas Co West Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Valley?
1 public middle schools are located in Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Valley?
Valley public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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