For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,214 students in Lincoln County, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, NE are Hershey High School, Wallace High School and Maxwell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Lincoln County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hershey High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 S Lincoln
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 368-5573
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 368-5573
Gr: 7-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Wallace High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
151 N Wallace Rd
Wallace, NE 69169
(308) 387-4323
Wallace, NE 69169
(308) 387-4323
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Maxwell High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
415 E Hwy 30
Maxwell, NE 69151
(308) 582-4585
Maxwell, NE 69151
(308) 582-4585
Gr: 7-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Adams Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S Mc Donald Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7112
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 535-7112
Gr: 7-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Sutherland High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Walnut
Sutherland, NE 69165
(308) 386-4656
Sutherland, NE 69165
(308) 386-4656
Gr: 7-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Brady High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 E Popleton Ave
Brady, NE 69123
(308) 584-3317
Brady, NE 69123
(308) 584-3317
Gr: 7-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Lincoln County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2300 East 2nd St
North Platte, NE 69103
(308) 532-2229
North Platte, NE 69103
(308) 532-2229
Gr: 7-12
1504 E Hwy 92 Box 52 A
Sutherland, NE 69165
(308) 764-2290
Sutherland, NE 69165
(308) 764-2290
Gr: PK-6 | 3 students
3199 N Studley Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-2470
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-2470
Gr: 1-5 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
1511 W 14th St
North Platte, NE 69103
(308) 535-5311
North Platte, NE 69103
(308) 535-5311
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
1600 N Buffalo Bill Ave
North Platte, NE 69103
(308) 535-7130
North Platte, NE 69103
(308) 535-7130
Gr: PK-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
7044 W State Farm Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-0423
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-0423
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 14%
301 S Lincoln Box 369
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 368-5573
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 368-5573
Gr: 7-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
10467 W Platte Valley Rd
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-5918
North Platte, NE 69101
(308) 532-5918
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Po Box 39
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 532-0331
Hershey, NE 69143
(308) 532-0331
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
1200 Mc Donald Rd
North Platte, NE 69103
(308) 535-5382
North Platte, NE 69103
(308) 535-5382
Gr: 7-8 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, NE include Hershey High School, Wallace High School and Maxwell High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lincoln County?
6 public middle schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lincoln County include: Adams Middle School vs. Hershey High School, Maxwell High School vs. Hershey High School, Hershey High School vs. Maxwell High School
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