Serving 65 students in grades 7-12, Hayes Center Secondary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hayes Center Secondary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 547.9 square miles around Hayes Center, NE. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 13.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 20.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hayes Center Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Hayes Center Secondary School's student population of 65 students has grown by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
65 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
To Prepare Students to be Lifelong Learners and Productive, Responsible Citizens!
School Rankings
Hayes Center Secondary School ranks within the top 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayes Center Secondary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#364 out of 901 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.1%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hayes Center Secondary School's ranking?
Hayes Center Secondary School is ranked #364 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hayes Center Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Hayes Center Secondary School is 50%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Hayes Center Secondary School?
65 students attend Hayes Center Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Hayes Center Secondary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hayes Center Secondary School?
Hayes Center Secondary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hayes Center Secondary School offer ?
Hayes Center Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hayes Center Secondary School part of?
Hayes Center Secondary School is part of Hayes Center School District.
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