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Hayes Center School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 159 students in Hayes Center School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Hayes Center School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
159 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hayes Center School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#73 out of 246 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
62%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)5.5%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
25%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
73%
61%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,069 is higher than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,390 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$5,719 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$4 MM
$5,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,069
$17,314
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$23,390
$17,740
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Hayes Center School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hayes Center Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Hayes Center Secondary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Troth St
Hayes Center, NE 69032
(308) 286-5600
Hayes Center, NE 69032
(308) 286-5600
Gr: 7-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hayes Center School District?
Hayes Center School District manages 2 public schools serving 159 students.
What is the rank of Hayes Center School District?
Hayes Center School District is ranked #74 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hayes Center School District?
73% of Hayes Center School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hayes Center School District?
Hayes Center School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Hayes Center School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,390 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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