For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 247 students in Fillmore County, NE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fillmore County, NE are Fillmore Central Middle School, Exeter-milligan Middle School and Shickley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fillmore County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Fillmore County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Fillmore County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fillmore Central Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
950 F St
Fairmont, NE 68354
(402) 268-3411
Fairmont, NE 68354
(402) 268-3411
Gr: 5-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Exeter-milligan Middle School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
318 S River Ave
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Exeter, NE 68351
(402) 266-5911
Gr: 6-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Shickley High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
104 E Murray
Shickley, NE 68436
(402) 627-3375
Shickley, NE 68436
(402) 627-3375
Gr: 7-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Fillmore County, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fillmore County, NE include Fillmore Central Middle School, Exeter-milligan Middle School and Shickley High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fillmore County?
3 public middle schools are located in Fillmore County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fillmore County?
Fillmore County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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