For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 509 students in Dixon County, NE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dixon County, NE are Ponca High School, Wakefield High School and Allen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dixon 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 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Dixon County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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 Dixon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ponca High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
505 3rd St
Ponca, NE 68770
(402) 755-5701
Ponca, NE 68770
(402) 755-5701
Gr: 7-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Wakefield High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
802 Highland
Wakefield, NE 68784
(402) 287-2012
Wakefield, NE 68784
(402) 287-2012
Gr: 7-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Allen High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
126 E 5th
Allen, NE 68710
(402) 635-2484
Allen, NE 68710
(402) 635-2484
Gr: 7-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Dixon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
509 Annie St
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Gr: PK-2 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
509 Annie Street, Po Box 187
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
509 Annie St, Po Box 187
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Gr: 5-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dixon County, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dixon County, NE include Ponca High School, Wakefield High School and Allen High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dixon County?
3 public middle schools are located in Dixon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dixon County?
Dixon County public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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