For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 59 students in Hayes County, NE.
The top ranked public high school in Hayes County, NE is Hayes Center Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hayes County, NE public high school have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Hayes County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public high schools.
Hayes County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hayes Center Secondary School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hayes County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hayes Center Secondary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Troth St
Hayes Center, NE 69032
(308) 286-5600
Hayes Center, NE 69032
(308) 286-5600
Grades: 7-12
| 59 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hayes County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Hayes County, NE include Hayes Center Secondary School.
How many public high schools are located in Hayes County?
1 public high schools are located in Hayes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hayes County?
Hayes County public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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