Best Public Middle Schools in Box Butte County (2026)

Best Box Butte County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 437 students in Box Butte County, NE.

The top-ranked public middle schools in Box Butte County, NE are Hemingford High School and Alliance Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Box Butte County, NE public middle schools have an score of 49% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Box Butte County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Box Butte County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Hemingford High School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
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Bottom 50%

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911 Niobrara Ave
Hemingford, NE 69348
(308) 487-3328

Gr: 7-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Rank: #22.

Alliance Middle School

(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
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11th & Laramie
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-3079

Gr: 6-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

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Box Butte County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Alliance East Elementary School (Closed 2004)

1604 Sweetwater Ave
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-4331

Gr: K-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Alliance East Secondary (Closed 2004)

1604 Sweetwater Ave
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-4331

Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Central Elementary School (Closed 2004)

715 Box Butte Ave
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-1579

Gr: K-6 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Cottonwood Public School (Closed 2023)

810 Cottonwood School Rd
Hemingford, NE 69348
(308) 432-5835

Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1

Cottonwood School (Closed 2009)

Po Box 217
Hemingford, NE 69348
(308) 432-5835

Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1

Curly Public School (Closed 2007)

9530 Hwy 71
Hemingford, NE 69348
(308) 487-3472

Gr: PK-8 | 1 student

District 039 - Box Butte County Elementary School (Closed 2023)

100 Depot St
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-3402

Gr: PK-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

District 044 - Box Butte County Elementary School (Closed 2023)

6590 Otoe Rd Po Box 744
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-3776

Gr: PK-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

District 42 School (Closed 2009)

5891 Knox Rd
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-5227

Gr: PK-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

District 44 School (Closed 2009)

6590 Otoe Rd
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-3776

Gr: PK-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Eastpoint School (Closed 2009)

2550 County Road 54
Alliance, NE 69301
(308) 762-2529

Gr: PK-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Box Butte County, NE?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Box Butte County, NE include Hemingford High School and Alliance Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Box Butte County?

2 public middle schools are located in Box Butte County.

What is the racial composition of students in Box Butte County?

Box Butte County public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).