For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 226 students in Antelope County, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Antelope County, NE are Elgin High School and Neligh-oakdale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Antelope County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Antelope County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools in Antelope County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elgin High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 N 4th St
Elgin, NE 68636
(402) 843-2455
Elgin, NE 68636
(402) 843-2455
Gr: 7-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Neligh-oakdale High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 J St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4166
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4166
Gr: 7-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Clearwater Learning Center
Special Education School
501 Iowa Street
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2061
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2061
Gr: PK-12
Antelope County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Learning Center South (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
212 Main St
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5041
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5041
501 Iowa Street
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2505
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2505
Gr: 7-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
501 Iowa St
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2505
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2505
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
425 E 4th St
Orchard, NE 68764
(402) 893-3215
Orchard, NE 68764
(402) 893-3215
Gr: 5-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
600 J St, Po Box 149
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4166
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-4166
Gr: PK-6 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
425 East 4th Street
Orchard, NE 68764
(402) 893-3215
Orchard, NE 68764
(402) 893-3215
Gr: 7-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
501 Iowa St
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2505
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2505
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
425 East 4th St
Orchard, NE 68764
(402) 893-3215
Orchard, NE 68764
(402) 893-3215
Gr: PK-6 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
501 Iowa Street
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2505
Clearwater, NE 68726
(402) 485-2505
Gr: 7-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
425 East 4th St
Orchard, NE 68764
(402) 893-2065
Orchard, NE 68764
(402) 893-2065
Gr: 7-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
85748 528th Ave
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 842-2615
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 842-2615
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
85765-527th Ave
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5007
Neligh, NE 68756
(402) 887-5007
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Antelope County, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Antelope County, NE include Elgin High School and Neligh-oakdale High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Antelope County?
3 public middle schools are located in Antelope County.
What is the racial composition of students in Antelope County?
Antelope County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Antelope County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Antelope County include: Neligh-oakdale High School vs. Elgin High School, Elgin High School vs. Neligh-oakdale High School
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