For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 590 students in Custer County, NE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Custer County, NE are Arnold High School, Callaway High School and Broken Bow Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Custer County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Custer County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Custer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arnold High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 N Haskell
Arnold, NE 69120
(308) 848-2226
Arnold, NE 69120
(308) 848-2226
Gr: 7-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Callaway High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 N Needham
Callaway, NE 68825
(308) 836-2272
Callaway, NE 68825
(308) 836-2272
Gr: 7-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Broken Bow Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
322 North 9th Avenue
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2475
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2475
Gr: 6-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Anselmo-merna High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
750 N Conway St
Merna, NE 68856
(308) 643-2224
Merna, NE 68856
(308) 643-2224
Gr: 7-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Ansley High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1124 Cameron St
Ansley, NE 68814
(308) 935-1121
Ansley, NE 68814
(308) 935-1121
Gr: 7-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sargent High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 N 5th St
Sargent, NE 68874
(308) 527-4119
Sargent, NE 68874
(308) 527-4119
Gr: 7-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Custer County, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Custer County, NE include Arnold High School, Callaway High School and Broken Bow Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Custer County?
6 public middle schools are located in Custer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Custer County?
Custer County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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