For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 184 students in Deuel County, NE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Deuel County, NE are South Platte High School and Creek Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deuel County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Deuel County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Deuel County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Platte High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 Plum St
Big Springs, NE 69122
(308) 889-3622
Big Springs, NE 69122
(308) 889-3622
Gr: 7-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Creek Valley Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3rd And Washington
Chappell, NE 69129
(308) 874-3310
Chappell, NE 69129
(308) 874-3310
Gr: 6-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Deuel County, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Deuel County, NE include South Platte High School and Creek Valley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Deuel County?
2 public middle schools are located in Deuel County.
What is the racial composition of students in Deuel County?
Deuel County public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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