For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 157 students in Sheridan County, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Sheridan County, NE are Hay Springs Middle School and Gordon-rushville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheridan County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Sheridan County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Nebraska public middle school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sheridan County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hay Springs Middle School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Gr: 6-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Gordon-rushville Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 Sprague
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
650 Antelope Rd
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-7393
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-7393
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Hc 56 Box 20 B
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-7375
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-7375
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Hc 65 Box 41
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2721
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2721
Gr: PK-8 | 1 student
Rr 1 Box 135
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0113
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0113
Gr: PK-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rr 1
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0113
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0113
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Po Box 55
Ellsworth, NE 69340
(308) 762-4030
Ellsworth, NE 69340
(308) 762-4030
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Hc 81 Box 62
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 862-4246
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 862-4246
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
7773 370th Trail, Po Box 530
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 862-4246
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 862-4246
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
7412 State Hwy 27
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0547
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0547
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Hc 69 Box 19
Lakeside, NE 69351
(308) 327-2326
Lakeside, NE 69351
(308) 327-2326
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
1669 330th Trail
Ellsworth, NE 69340
(308) 282-1071
Ellsworth, NE 69340
(308) 282-1071
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
500 W Second Po Box 530
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0216
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0216
Gr: PK-6 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
810 N Oak St Box 530
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1322
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1322
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
401 Sprague Box 590
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Gr: 6-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Hc 84 Box 94
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0793
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0793
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Hc 84
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0793
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0793
Gr: PK-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Hc 91 Box 28 A
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1111
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1111
Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
3144 Charlton St, Po Box 530
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 762-3723
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 762-3723
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
200 S Green St, Po Box 530
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 684-3372
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 684-3372
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Hc 65 Box 8
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2885
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2885
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
401 Sprague Box 590
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2448
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2448
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
401 Sprague Box 590
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Gr: PK-6 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
310 E 4th St Box 590
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2682
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2682
Gr: 4-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Hc 84 Box 67
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1561
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1561
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Hc 84
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1561
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1561
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Sheridan County, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Sheridan County, NE include Hay Springs Middle School and Gordon-rushville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sheridan County?
2 public middle schools are located in Sheridan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sheridan County?
Sheridan County public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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