For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 342 students in Merrick County, NE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Merrick County, NE are Palmer Junior-senior High School and Central City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merrick County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Merrick County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Merrick County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palmer Junior-senior High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 Commercial St
Palmer, NE 68864
(308) 894-3065
Palmer, NE 68864
(308) 894-3065
Gr: 7-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Central City Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2815 17th Ave
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3056
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3056
Gr: 5-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Merrick County, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Merrick County, NE include Palmer Junior-senior High School and Central City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Merrick County?
2 public middle schools are located in Merrick County.
What is the racial composition of students in Merrick County?
Merrick County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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