For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 913 students in Seward County, NE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Seward County, NE are Seward Middle School and Milford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Seward County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Seward County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% 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 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Seward County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seward Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2401 Karol Kay Blvd
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2986
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-2986
Gr: 5-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Milford High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 G Street
Milford, NE 68405
(402) 761-2525
Milford, NE 68405
(402) 761-2525
Gr: 7-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
1301 Centennial Middle School
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2321
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2321
Gr: 6-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 111:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Seward County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
418 Pine St
Pleasant Dale, NE 68423
(402) 795-3780
Pleasant Dale, NE 68423
(402) 795-3780
Gr: PK-6 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Seward County, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Seward County, NE include Seward Middle School and Milford High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Seward County?
3 public middle schools are located in Seward County.
What is the racial composition of students in Seward County?
Seward 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 34% (majority Hispanic).
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