For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 148 students in Hayes County, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Hayes County, NE are Hayes Center Elementary School and 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Hayes County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hayes County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hayes Center Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
318 Daniels Ave
Hayes Center, NE 69032
(308) 286-5601
Hayes Center, NE 69032
(308) 286-5601
Grades: PK-6
| 89 students
Rank: #22.
Hayes Center Secondary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 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 schools in Hayes County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Hayes County, NE include Hayes Center Elementary School and Hayes Center Secondary School.
How many public schools are located in Hayes County?
2 public schools are located in Hayes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hayes County?
Hayes County public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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