Best Bayard Public High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 157 students in Bayard, NE.
The top-ranked public high school in Bayard, NE is Bayard Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bayard, NE public high school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Bayard have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Bayard, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bayard Secondary School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Bayard, NE (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bayard Secondary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
726 4th Ave
Bayard, NE 69334
(308) 586-1700
Gr: 7-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bayard, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bayard, NE include Bayard Secondary School.
How many public high schools are located in Bayard?
1 public high schools are located in Bayard.
What is the racial composition of students in Bayard?
Bayard public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

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