For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 477 students in Jefferson County, NE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, NE are Meridian High School and Fairbury Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Jefferson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meridian High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
72380 560th Ave
Daykin, NE 68338
(402) 446-7265
Daykin, NE 68338
(402) 446-7265
Gr: 7-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Fairbury Jr-sr High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 9th St
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-6116
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-6116
Gr: 7-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Life Program (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1010 K St
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-5605
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-5605
Gr: 3-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, NE include Meridian High School and Fairbury Jr-sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jefferson County?
2 public middle schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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