For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 590 students in Custer County, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Custer County, NE are Arnold High School, Callaway High School and Broken Bow Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Custer County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Custer County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Custer County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arnold High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 N Haskell
Arnold, NE 69120
(308) 848-2226
Arnold, NE 69120
(308) 848-2226
Gr: 7-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Callaway High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 N Needham
Callaway, NE 68825
(308) 836-2272
Callaway, NE 68825
(308) 836-2272
Gr: 7-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Broken Bow Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
322 North 9th Avenue
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2475
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2475
Gr: 6-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
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 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Ansley High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1124 Cameron St
Ansley, NE 68814
(308) 935-1121
Ansley, NE 68814
(308) 935-1121
Gr: 7-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sargent High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 N 5th St
Sargent, NE 68874
(308) 527-4119
Sargent, NE 68874
(308) 527-4119
Gr: 7-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
1401 Kent St
Ansley, NE 68814
(308) 935-1555
Ansley, NE 68814
(308) 935-1555
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
727 South 6th Avenue
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2503
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2503
Gr: 5-6 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rr 3 Box 113
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-6946
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-6946
Gr: PK-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Clay & Main Box 88
Mason City, NE 68855
(308) 732-3461
Mason City, NE 68855
(308) 732-3461
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
44003 Road 801
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-6542
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-6542
Gr: PK | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
431 South 10th
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2972
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2972
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rr 3 Box 86
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2745
Broken Bow, NE 68822
(308) 872-2745
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Custer County, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Custer County, NE include Arnold High School, Callaway High School and Broken Bow Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Custer County?
6 public middle schools are located in Custer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Custer County?
Custer County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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