For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 138 students in Nuckolls County, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Nuckolls County, NE are Lawrence - Nelson Middle School and Superior Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nuckolls County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Nuckolls County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Nuckolls County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawrence - Nelson Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 S Nevada
Nelson, NE 68961
(402) 225-3371
Nelson, NE 68961
(402) 225-3371
Grades: 6-8
| 47 students
Rank: #22.
Superior Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 West 8th St
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3257
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3257
Grades: 6-8
| 91 students
Nuckolls County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
411 E Second
Lawrence, NE 68957
(402) 756-7014
Lawrence, NE 68957
(402) 756-7014
Grades: PK
| 33 students
1005 Idaho St
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3025
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3025
Grades: 3-6
| 124 students
448 N Kansas
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3432
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3432
Grades: PK
| 17 students
448 N Kansas
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-4350
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-4350
Grades: PK
| n/a students
601 W 8th Box 288
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3257
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-3257
Grades: 7-12
| 214 students
230 North Dakota
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-4531
Superior, NE 68978
(402) 879-4531
Grades: PK-2
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Nuckolls County, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Nuckolls County, NE include Lawrence - Nelson Middle School and Superior Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Nuckolls County?
2 public middle schools are located in Nuckolls County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nuckolls County?
Nuckolls County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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