For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 740 students in Sheridan County, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Sheridan County, NE are Hay Springs Middle School, Hay Springs Elementary School and Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheridan County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Sheridan County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sheridan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hay Springs Middle School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Gr: 6-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Hay Springs Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Gr: PK-5 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 W Second
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0216
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0216
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Gordon-rushville High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
810 N Oak St
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1322
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1322
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Gordon-rushville Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 Sprague
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Hay Springs High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Gordon-rushville Ele-rushville
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Sprague
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Gr: PK | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Sheridan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
650 Antelope Rd
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-7393
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-7393
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Hc 56 Box 20 B
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-7375
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-7375
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Hc 65 Box 41
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2721
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2721
Gr: PK-8 | 1 student
Rr 1 Box 135
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0113
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0113
Gr: PK-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rr 1
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0113
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0113
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Po Box 55
Ellsworth, NE 69340
(308) 762-4030
Ellsworth, NE 69340
(308) 762-4030
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Hc 81 Box 62
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 862-4246
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 862-4246
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
7773 370th Trail, Po Box 530
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 862-4246
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 862-4246
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
7412 State Hwy 27
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0547
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0547
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Hc 69 Box 19
Lakeside, NE 69351
(308) 327-2326
Lakeside, NE 69351
(308) 327-2326
Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
1669 330th Trail
Ellsworth, NE 69340
(308) 282-1071
Ellsworth, NE 69340
(308) 282-1071
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
500 W Second Po Box 530
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0216
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0216
Gr: PK-6 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
810 N Oak St Box 530
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1322
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1322
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
401 Sprague Box 590
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Gr: 6-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Hc 84 Box 94
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0793
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0793
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Hc 84
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0793
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0793
Gr: PK-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Hc 91 Box 28 A
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1111
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1111
Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
3144 Charlton St, Po Box 530
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 762-3723
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 762-3723
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
200 S Green St, Po Box 530
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 684-3372
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 684-3372
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Hc 65 Box 8
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2885
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2885
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
401 Sprague Box 590
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2448
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2448
Gr: PK-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
401 Sprague Box 590
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Gr: PK-6 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
310 E 4th St Box 590
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2682
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2682
Gr: 4-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Hc 84 Box 67
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1561
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1561
Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Hc 84
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1561
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1561
Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sheridan County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Sheridan County, NE include Hay Springs Middle School, Hay Springs Elementary School and Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon.
How many public schools are located in Sheridan County?
8 public schools are located in Sheridan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sheridan County?
Sheridan County public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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