For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,215 students in Gage County, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Gage County, NE are Freeman High School, Freeman Elementary-adams and Diller-odell Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gage County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Gage County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Gage County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Freeman High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
415 Eighth St
Adams, NE 68301
(402) 988-2525
Adams, NE 68301
(402) 988-2525
Grades: 7-12
| 208 students
Rank: #22.
Freeman Elementary-adams
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
415 Eighth St
Adams, NE 68301
(402) 988-2525
Adams, NE 68301
(402) 988-2525
Grades: PK-10
| 282 students
Rank: #33.
Diller-odell Secondary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
506 Perry St
Odell, NE 68415
(402) 766-4210
Odell, NE 68415
(402) 766-4210
Grades: 7-12
| 110 students
Rank: #44.
Beatrice Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 N 5th St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1545
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1545
Grades: 6-8
| 440 students
Rank: #55.
Southern Jr-sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 S 11th St
Wymore, NE 68466
(402) 645-3326
Wymore, NE 68466
(402) 645-3326
Grades: 7-12
| 175 students
Gage County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 S Cedar St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1585
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1585
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Compass Learning Community (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2920 East Court Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 239-7021
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 239-7021
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1300 N 14th St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1566
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1566
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
400 S 7th St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1580
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-1580
Grades: 3-5
| 207 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Gage County, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Gage County, NE include Freeman High School, Freeman Elementary-adams and Diller-odell Secondary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gage County?
5 public middle schools are located in Gage County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gage County?
Gage County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Gage County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Gage County include: Freeman High School vs. Freeman Elementary-adams
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