For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 506 students in Howard County, NE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Howard County, NE are St. Libory Elementary School, St. Paul Jr/sr High School and Elba Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Howard County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Howard County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Libory Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
435 St Paul Road
Saint Libory, NE 68872
(308) 687-6475
Saint Libory, NE 68872
(308) 687-6475
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
St. Paul Jr/sr High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1305 Howard Ave
Saint Paul, NE 68873
(308) 754-4433
Saint Paul, NE 68873
(308) 754-4433
Gr: 7-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Elba Secondary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
711 Caroline St
Elba, NE 68835
(308) 863-2228
Elba, NE 68835
(308) 863-2228
Gr: 7-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Howard County, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Howard County, NE include St. Libory Elementary School, St. Paul Jr/sr High School and Elba Secondary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Howard County?
3 public middle schools are located in Howard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard County?
Howard County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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