For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 740 students in Sheridan County, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Sheridan County, NE are Hay Springs Middle School, Hay Springs Elementary School and Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheridan County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Sheridan County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sheridan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hay Springs Middle School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Grades: 6-8
| 43 students
Rank: #22.
Hay Springs Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Grades: PK-5
| 90 students
Rank: #33.
Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 W Second
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0216
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0216
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
Rank: #44.
Gordon-rushville High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
810 N Oak St
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1322
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1322
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: #55.
Gordon-rushville Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 Sprague
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Grades: 6-8
| 114 students
Rank: #66.
Hay Springs High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Rank: #77.
Gordon-rushville Ele-rushville
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Sprague
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Grades: PK-5
| 125 students
Rank: n/an/a
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Grades: PK
| 14 students
Sheridan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
650 Antelope Rd
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-7393
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-7393
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Hc 56 Box 20 B
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-7375
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-7375
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Po Box 545
Bingham, NE 69335
(308) 588-6230
Bingham, NE 69335
(308) 588-6230
Grades: PK-6
| 4 students
Hc 65 Box 41
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2721
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2721
Grades: PK-8
| 1 students
Rr 1 Box 135
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0113
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0113
Grades: PK-8
| 18 students
Po Box 55
Ellsworth, NE 69340
(308) 762-4030
Ellsworth, NE 69340
(308) 762-4030
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
Hc 81 Box 62
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 862-4246
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 862-4246
Grades: PK-8
| 23 students
7773 370th Trail, Po Box 530
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 862-4246
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 862-4246
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
7412 State Hwy 27
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0547
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0547
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
Hc 69 Box 19
Lakeside, NE 69351
(308) 327-2326
Lakeside, NE 69351
(308) 327-2326
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
1669 330th Trail
Ellsworth, NE 69340
(308) 282-1071
Ellsworth, NE 69340
(308) 282-1071
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
500 W Second Po Box 530
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0216
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0216
Grades: PK-6
| 162 students
810 N Oak St Box 530
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1322
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1322
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
401 Sprague Box 590
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Grades: 6-8
| 152 students
Hc 84 Box 94
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0793
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0793
Grades: PK-8
| 3 students
Hc 91 Box 28 A
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1111
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1111
Grades: PK-8
| 4 students
3144 Charlton St, Po Box 530
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 762-3723
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 762-3723
Grades: PK-8
| 3 students
200 S Green St, Po Box 530
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 684-3372
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 684-3372
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
4346 440th Rd
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 232-4517
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 232-4517
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Hc 65 Box 8
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2885
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2885
Grades: PK-8
| 3 students
401 Sprague Box 590
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2448
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2448
Grades: PK-8
| 136 students
401 Sprague Box 590
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Grades: PK-6
| 107 students
310 E 4th St Box 590
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2682
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2682
Grades: 4-8
| 33 students
Hc 84 Box 67
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1561
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1561
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sheridan County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Sheridan County, NE include Hay Springs Middle School, Hay Springs Elementary School and Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon.
How many public schools are located in Sheridan County?
8 public schools are located in Sheridan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sheridan County?
Sheridan County public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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