For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 509 students in Dixon County, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Dixon County, NE are Ponca High School, Wakefield High School and Allen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dixon County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Dixon County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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 Dixon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ponca High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 3rd St
Ponca, NE 68770
(402) 755-5701
Ponca, NE 68770
(402) 755-5701
Grades: 7-12
| 203 students
Rank: #22.
Wakefield High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
802 Highland
Wakefield, NE 68784
(402) 287-2012
Wakefield, NE 68784
(402) 287-2012
Grades: 7-12
| 241 students
Rank: #33.
Allen High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
126 E 5th
Allen, NE 68710
(402) 635-2484
Allen, NE 68710
(402) 635-2484
Grades: 7-12
| 65 students
Dixon County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
509 Annie St
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Grades: PK-2
| 17 students
509 Annie Street, Po Box 187
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
509 Annie St, Po Box 187
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Newcastle, NE 68757
(402) 355-2231
Grades: 5-8
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Dixon County, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Dixon County, NE include Ponca High School, Wakefield High School and Allen High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dixon County?
3 public middle schools are located in Dixon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dixon County?
Dixon County public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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