For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 354 students in Cheyenne County, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cheyenne County, NE are Leyton Elementary/junior High School, Sidney Middle School and Potter-dix Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheyenne County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Cheyenne County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Cheyenne County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leyton Elementary/junior High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
521 Rose St
Gurley, NE 69141
(308) 884-2247
Gurley, NE 69141
(308) 884-2247
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Sidney Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1122 19th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Gr: 7-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Potter-dix Jr/sr High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 Walnut
Potter, NE 69156
(308) 879-4434
Potter, NE 69156
(308) 879-4434
Gr: 7-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Cheyenne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
630 Orchard
Lodgepole, NE 69149
(308) 483-5252
Lodgepole, NE 69149
(308) 483-5252
Gr: 5-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
2806 Road 111
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-3713
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-3713
Gr: PK-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
630 Orchard Po Box 158
Lodgepole, NE 69149
(308) 483-5252
Lodgepole, NE 69149
(308) 483-5252
Gr: 7-12 | 65 students
223 Meyer St
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-3966
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-3966
Gr: PK-6 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
303 Walnut Po Box 189
Potter, NE 69156
(308) 879-4434
Potter, NE 69156
(308) 879-4434
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
1844 1st Street
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 203-1184
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 203-1184
Gr: PK | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cheyenne County, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cheyenne County, NE include Leyton Elementary/junior High School, Sidney Middle School and Potter-dix Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cheyenne County?
3 public middle schools are located in Cheyenne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheyenne County?
Cheyenne County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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