For the 2026 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 72% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Hayes County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hayes County (2026)
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
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 39% (majority Hispanic).
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