For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 157 students in Sheridan County, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Sheridan County, NE are Hay Springs Middle School and Gordon-rushville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheridan County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Sheridan County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Nebraska public middle school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sheridan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hay Springs Middle School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Grades: 6-8
| 43 students
Rank: #22.
Gordon-rushville Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 Sprague
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Grades: 6-8
| 114 students
Sheridan County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
650 Antelope Rd
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-7393
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-7393
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Hc 65 Box 41
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2721
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2721
Grades: PK-8
| 1 students
7773 370th Trail, Po Box 530
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 862-4246
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 862-4246
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
7412 State Hwy 27
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0547
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0547
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
1669 330th Trail
Ellsworth, NE 69340
(308) 282-1071
Ellsworth, NE 69340
(308) 282-1071
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
500 W Second Po Box 530
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0216
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0216
Grades: PK-6
| 162 students
810 N Oak St Box 530
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1322
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1322
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
401 Sprague Box 590
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Grades: 6-8
| 152 students
3144 Charlton St, Po Box 530
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 762-3723
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 762-3723
Grades: PK-8
| 3 students
200 S Green St, Po Box 530
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 684-3372
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 684-3372
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
4346 440th Rd
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 232-4517
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 232-4517
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Hc 65 Box 8
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2885
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2885
Grades: PK-8
| 3 students
401 Sprague Box 590
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2448
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2448
Grades: PK-8
| 136 students
401 Sprague Box 590
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Grades: PK-6
| 107 students
310 E 4th St Box 590
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2682
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2682
Grades: 4-8
| 33 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Sheridan County, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Sheridan County, NE include Hay Springs Middle School and Gordon-rushville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sheridan County?
2 public middle schools are located in Sheridan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sheridan County?
Sheridan County public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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