For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 184 students in Deuel County, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Deuel County, NE are Creek Valley High School and South Platte High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deuel County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Deuel County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Deuel County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Creek Valley High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3rd & Washington
Chappell, NE 69129
(308) 874-3310
Chappell, NE 69129
(308) 874-3310
Grades: 7-12
| 65 students
Rank: #22.
South Platte High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 Plum St
Big Springs, NE 69122
(308) 889-3622
Big Springs, NE 69122
(308) 889-3622
Grades: 7-12
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Deuel County, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Deuel County, NE include Creek Valley High School and South Platte High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Deuel County?
2 public middle schools are located in Deuel County.
What is the racial composition of students in Deuel County?
Deuel County public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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