Best Public Middle Schools in Box Butte County (2025-26)

Best Box Butte County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Hemingford High School

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

Location

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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).