For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 571 students in York County, NE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in York County, NE are Heartland Community High School, York Middle School and Mccool Junction Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
York County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in York County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 York County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heartland Community High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 Front St
Henderson, NE 68371
(402) 723-4434
Henderson, NE 68371
(402) 723-4434
Gr: 7-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
York Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1730 N Delaware Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
Gr: 6-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Mccool Junction Jr-sr High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 South Gragan Ave
Mc Cool Junction, NE 68401
(402) 724-2231
Mc Cool Junction, NE 68401
(402) 724-2231
Gr: 7-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in York County, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in York County, NE include Heartland Community High School, York Middle School and Mccool Junction Jr-sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in York County?
3 public middle schools are located in York County.
What is the racial composition of students in York County?
York 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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