For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,465 students in Dawson County, NE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dawson County, NE are Gothenburg Secondary School, Cozad Middle School and Overton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dawson County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Dawson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dawson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gothenburg Secondary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1322 Avenue I
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3651
Gothenburg, NE 69138
(308) 537-3651
Gr: 7-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Cozad Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1810 Meridian Ave
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-2746
Cozad, NE 69130
(308) 784-2746
Gr: 6-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Overton High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 7th St
Overton, NE 68863
(308) 987-2424
Overton, NE 68863
(308) 987-2424
Gr: 7-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Junior-senior High At Sumner
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 E 5th Ave
Sumner, NE 68878
(308) 752-2925
Sumner, NE 68878
(308) 752-2925
Gr: 7-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Lexington Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 N Washington
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-2349
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-2349
Gr: 6-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dawson County, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dawson County, NE include Gothenburg Secondary School, Cozad Middle School and Overton High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dawson County?
5 public middle schools are located in Dawson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson County?
Dawson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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