Chase County Middle School

Chase County Middle School is a public middle school located in Imperial, Nebraska, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 197 students. The school is part of the Chase County Schools district, which is ranked 32 out of 115 districts in Nebraska and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chase County Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels, with some grades achieving proficiency rates over 80%. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate has fluctuated, it has generally been lower than the state average, and the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a population with a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The school's spending per student has increased over the years, suggesting a commitment to investing in the education of its students.

Compared to the nearby Wauneta Palisade Middle School, which serves a much smaller student population, Chase County Middle School has a higher statewide ranking, better test scores, and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The significant improvement in Chase County Middle School's statewide ranking, from 137 out of 247 middle schools in 2018-2019 to 13 out of 123 middle schools in 2024-2025, suggests that the school has made substantial progress in improving its academic performance and overall quality.