For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 248 students in Chase County, NE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chase County, NE are Wauneta Palisade Middle School and Chase County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chase County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Chase County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Chase County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wauneta Palisade Middle School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
214 W Wichita St
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5650
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5650
Gr: 6-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Chase County Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 East 9th Street
Imperial, NE 69033
(308) 882-4304
Imperial, NE 69033
(308) 882-4304
Gr: 5-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Chase County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
265 Broadway Box 2
Champion, NE 69023
(308) 882-5789
Champion, NE 69023
(308) 882-5789
Gr: PK-8 | 14 students
120 Washika St
Champion, NE 69023
(308) 882-2111
Champion, NE 69023
(308) 882-2111
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students
214 W Wichita Box 368
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5700
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5700
Gr: K-6 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
214 West Wichita
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5700
Wauneta, NE 69045
(308) 394-5700
Gr: PK-2 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Wellington School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
1000 Wellington
Imperial, NE 69033
(308) 882-5211
Imperial, NE 69033
(308) 882-5211
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Chase County, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chase County, NE include Wauneta Palisade Middle School and Chase County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chase County?
2 public middle schools are located in Chase County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chase County?
Chase County public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).