For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 775 students in Colfax County, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Colfax County, NE are Leigh High School, Howells Senior High School and Clarkson Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colfax County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Colfax County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public middle school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Colfax County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leigh High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
222 W 4th St
Leigh, NE 68643
(402) 487-2228
Leigh, NE 68643
(402) 487-2228
Grades: 7-12
| 97 students
Rank: #22.
Howells Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
417 Center Street
Howells, NE 68641
(402) 986-1621
Howells, NE 68641
(402) 986-1621
Grades: 7-12
| 137 students
Rank: #33.
Clarkson Jr-sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
649 Cherry St
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 892-3454
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 892-3454
Grades: 7-12
| 122 students
Rank: #44.
Schuyler Elementary-fisher's
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1098 Road J
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-3700
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-3700
Grades: PK-8
| 39 students
Rank: #55.
Schuyler Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 W 10th St
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-5514
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-5514
Grades: 6-8
| 380 students
Colfax County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
454 Road N
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 487-2460
Clarkson, NE 68629
(402) 487-2460
Grades: PK-8
| 17 students
001098 Road J
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-37
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-37
Grades: PK-8
| 46 students
697 Rd 16
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-2755
Schuyler, NE 68661
(402) 352-2755
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Colfax County, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Colfax County, NE include Leigh High School, Howells Senior High School and Clarkson Jr-sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Colfax County?
5 public middle schools are located in Colfax County.
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax County?
Colfax County public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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