For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 571 students in York County, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in York County, NE are Heartland Community High School, York Middle School and Mccool Junction Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
York 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 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in York County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in York County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heartland Community High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 Front St
Henderson, NE 68371
(402) 723-4434
Henderson, NE 68371
(402) 723-4434
Grades: 7-12
| 152 students
Rank: #22.
York Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1730 N Delaware Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-6655
Grades: 6-8
| 292 students
Rank: #33.
Mccool Junction Jr-sr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
209 South Gragan Ave
Mc Cool Junction, NE 68401
(402) 724-2231
Mc Cool Junction, NE 68401
(402) 724-2231
Grades: 7-12
| 127 students
York County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hwy 81 Box 135
Benedict, NE 68316
(402) 732-6677
Benedict, NE 68316
(402) 732-6677
Grades: 4-8
| 121 students
Epworth Village Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1822 Iowa Ave
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-3625
York, NE 68467
(402) 362-3625
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1501 Front St Po Box 626
Bradshaw, NE 68319
(402) 736-4353
Bradshaw, NE 68319
(402) 736-4353
Grades: 7-8
| 54 students
1501 Front St Po Box 626
Henderson, NE 68371
(402) 723-4434
Henderson, NE 68371
(402) 723-4434
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
206 E Jackson Box 98
Bradshaw, NE 68319
(402) 736-4353
Bradshaw, NE 68319
(402) 736-4353
Grades: 7-8
| 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in York County, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in York County, NE include Heartland Community High School, York Middle School and Mccool Junction Jr-sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in York County?
3 public middle schools are located in York County.
What is the racial composition of students in York County?
York 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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