For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 104 students in Merna, NE.
The top-ranked public middle school in Merna, NE is Anselmo-merna High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merna, NE public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Merna have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Merna, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Merna, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Merna, NE include Anselmo-merna High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Merna?
1 public middle schools are located in Merna.
What is the racial composition of students in Merna?
Merna public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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