For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,200 students in Washington County, NE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Washington County, NE are Gerald Otte Blair Middle School, Arlington High School and Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington 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 54% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gerald Otte Blair Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
555 Jackson St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3678
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3678
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Arlington High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 N 9th
Arlington, NE 68002
(402) 478-4171
Arlington, NE 68002
(402) 478-4171
Gr: 7-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5876 County Road P43
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5591
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
(402) 468-5591
Gr: 7-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1326 Park St
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3835
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3835
Gr: PK-2 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
2232 Washington, Po Box 288
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3135
Blair, NE 68008
(402) 426-3135
Gr: PK-3 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
20051 County Road 25, Po Box 2
Herman, NE 68029
(402) 456-7404
Herman, NE 68029
(402) 456-7404
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Washington County, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Washington County, NE include Gerald Otte Blair Middle School, Arlington High School and Fort Calhoun Jr-sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Washington County?
3 public middle schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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