For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,093 students in Clay County, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 28 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Clay County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Clay County, NE are Sutton Secondary School, Sandy Creek Middle School and Sutton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clay County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sutton Secondary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1107 N Saunders
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4303
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4303
Grades: 7-12
| 186 students
Rank: #22.
Sandy Creek Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30671 Highway 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 762-3561
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 762-3561
Grades: 6-8
| 91 students
Rank: #33.
Sutton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1107 N Saunders
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4423
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4423
Grades: PK-6
| 221 students
Rank: #44.
Sandy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30671 Hwy 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2412
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2412
Grades: PK-5
| 192 students
Rank: #55.
Harvard High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
506 E North St
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Rank: #66.
Sandy Creek High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30671 Hwy 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Harvard Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
506 E North St
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Grades: PK-5
| 114 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Harvard Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
506 East North Street
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Grades: 6-8
| 50 students
Rank: n/an/a
30671 Hwy 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Grades: PK
| 68 students
Clay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 North Center
Clay Center, NE 68933
(402) 762-3561
Clay Center, NE 68933
(402) 762-3561
Grades: PK-6
| 94 students
200 North Center
Clay Center, NE 68933
(402) 762-3561
Clay Center, NE 68933
(402) 762-3561
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
305 East Ninth
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2287
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2287
Grades: PK
| n/a students
3035 E Saddlehorn Bx 215
Glenvil, NE 68941
(402) 771-2267
Glenvil, NE 68941
(402) 771-2267
Grades: K-6
| 8 students
200 North Center
Clay Center, NE 68933
(402) 762-3561
Clay Center, NE 68933
(402) 762-3561
Grades: PK-6
| 44 students
511 Miles St Box 94
Trumbull, NE 68980
(402) 743-2307
Trumbull, NE 68980
(402) 743-2307
Grades: PK-6
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clay County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Clay County, NE include Sutton Secondary School, Sandy Creek Middle School and Sutton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clay County, NE?
9 public schools are located in Clay County, NE.
What percentage of students in Clay County, NE go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Clay County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County, NE?
Clay County, NE public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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