Best Wayne Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 161 students in Wayne, NE.
The top-ranked public middle school in Wayne, NE is Wayne Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Wayne have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Wayne, NE (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wayne Junior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
611 West 7th Street
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3150
Gr: 7-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Tower School
Alternative School
901 E 14th St
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3005
Gr: PK-12
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Wayne, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
612 School View Dr
Wayne, NE 68787
(402) 375-3854
Gr: PK-4 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wayne, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wayne, NE include Wayne Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wayne?
2 public middle schools are located in Wayne.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne?
Wayne public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

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