For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 321 students in Clay County, NE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clay County, NE are Sutton Secondary School and Harvard Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Clay County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sutton Secondary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1107 N Saunders
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4303
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4303
Gr: 7-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Harvard Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
506 East North Street
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Gr: 6-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
30671 Hwy 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Gr: 6-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Clay County, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clay County, NE include Sutton Secondary School and Harvard Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clay County?
3 public middle schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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