For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 562 students in Pierce County, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pierce County, NE are Osmond High School, Plainview Secondary School and Pierce Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pierce 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 57% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Pierce County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Pierce County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Osmond High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
202 W Prairie St
Osmond, NE 68765
(402) 748-3777
Osmond, NE 68765
(402) 748-3777
Gr: 7-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Plainview Secondary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 W Pilcher
Plainview, NE 68769
(402) 582-4991
Plainview, NE 68769
(402) 582-4991
Gr: 7-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Pierce Jr/sr High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 N Sunset
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-6217
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-6217
Gr: 7-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Pierce County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
202 S 3rd St
Hadar, NE 68738
(402) 371-7479
Hadar, NE 68738
(402) 371-7479
Gr: PK-6 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
202 S 3rd St Box 170
Hadar, NE 68738
(402) 371-7479
Hadar, NE 68738
(402) 371-7479
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pierce County, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pierce County, NE include Osmond High School, Plainview Secondary School and Pierce Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pierce County?
3 public middle schools are located in Pierce County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pierce County?
Pierce County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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