Best Public High Schools in Cheyenne County (2025-26)

Best Cheyenne County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 467 students in Cheyenne County, NE.

The top ranked public high schools in Cheyenne County, NE are Potter-dix Jr/sr High School, Leyton High School and Sidney High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Cheyenne County, NE public high schools have an score of 43% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Cheyenne County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.

Cheyenne County, NE public high school have a of 85%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Sidney High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Cheyenne County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Potter-dix Jr/sr High School

(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
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303 Walnut
Potter, NE 69156
(308) 879-4434

Gr: 7-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #22.

Leyton High School

(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
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504 Main St
Dalton, NE 69131
(308) 377-2301

Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #33.

Sidney High School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
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1100 19th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855

Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Rank: n/an/a

Sidney Alternative Program

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1100 19th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-4467

Gr: 9-12

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cheyenne County, NE

Cheyenne County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Creek Valley Middle School (Closed 2018)

630 Orchard
Lodgepole, NE 69149
(308) 483-5252

Gr: 5-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

District 077 - Cheyenne County Elementary School (Closed 2007)

2806 Road 111
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-3713

Gr: PK-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Lodgepole High School (Closed 2005)

630 Orchard Po Box 158
Lodgepole, NE 69149
(308) 483-5252

Gr: 7-12 | 65 students

Lorenzo School (Closed 2009)

223 Meyer St
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-3966

Gr: PK-6 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Potter-dix High School (Closed 2023)

303 Walnut Po Box 189
Potter, NE 69156
(308) 879-4434

Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Sidney Head Start (Closed 2020)

1844 1st Street
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 203-1184

Gr: PK | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Cheyenne County, NE?

The top ranked public high schools in Cheyenne County, NE include Potter-dix Jr/sr High School, Leyton High School and Sidney High School.

How many public high schools are located in Cheyenne County?

4 public high schools are located in Cheyenne County.

What is the racial composition of students in Cheyenne County?

Cheyenne County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).