Best Public Middle Schools in Johnson County (2025-26)

Best Johnson County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 201 students in Johnson County, NE.

The top ranked public middle schools in Johnson County, NE are Johnson Co Central Middle School and Sterling High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Johnson County, NE public middle schools have an score of 70% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Johnson County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Johnson Co Central Middle School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
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407 N 1st St
Cook, NE 68392
(402) 864-4181

Gr: 6-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Rank: #22.

Sterling High School

(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
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250 Main St
Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-4761

Gr: 7-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

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School

Location

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Elementary School At Cook (Closed 2008)

407 N 1st Po Box 255
Cook, NE 68329
(402) 864-2024

Gr: PK-6 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Elk Creek Public School (Closed 2007)

475 Jefferson Po Box 8
Elk Creek, NE 68348
(402) 877-2175

Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Junior Senior High School High School At Cook (Closed 2008)

407 N 1st Po Box 255
Cook, NE 68329
(402) 864-4171

Gr: 7-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Sterling Middle School (Closed 2015)

250 Main St, Box 39
Sterling, NE 68443
(402) 866-4761

Gr: 6-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Tecumseh Elementary School (Closed 2008)

358 N 6th St Box 338
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-3320

Gr: PK-6 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Tecumseh High School (Closed 2008)

358 N 6th Box 338
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-3328

Gr: 7-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Johnson County, NE?

The top ranked public middle schools in Johnson County, NE include Johnson Co Central Middle School and Sterling High School.

How many public middle schools are located in Johnson County?

2 public middle schools are located in Johnson County.

What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?

Johnson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).