For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 109 students in Wood River, NE.
The top-ranked public middle school in Wood River, NE is Wood River Rural Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wood River, NE public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Wood River have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Wood River, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wood River Rural Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13800 W Wood River Rd
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2249
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2249
Gr: 6-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Wood River, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2726 S 130th Road
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2325
Wood River, NE 68883
(308) 583-2325
Gr: PK-6 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wood River, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wood River, NE include Wood River Rural Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wood River?
1 public middle schools are located in Wood River.
What is the racial composition of students in Wood River?
Wood River public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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