For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 657 students in Keith County, NE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Keith County, NE are Ogallala Middle School and Paxton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Keith County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Keith County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Keith County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ogallala Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 East O Street
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4060
Ogallala, NE 69153
(308) 284-4060
Gr: 6-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Paxton High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
308 N Elm
Paxton, NE 69155
(308) 239-4283
Paxton, NE 69155
(308) 239-4283
Gr: 7-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Keith County, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Keith County, NE include Ogallala Middle School and Paxton High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Keith County?
2 public middle schools are located in Keith County.
What is the racial composition of students in Keith County?
Keith County public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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