Best Sheridan County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 186 students in Sheridan County, NE.

The top ranked public high schools in Sheridan County, NE are Gordon-rushville High School and Hay Springs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Sheridan County, NE public high schools have an score of 37% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Sheridan County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.

Sheridan County, NE public high school have a of 87%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Gordon-rushville High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Sheridan County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Gordon-rushville High School

(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
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Bottom 50%

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810 N Oak St
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1322

Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Rank: #22.

Hay Springs High School

(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
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407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434

Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Sheridan County, NE

Sheridan County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Antelope Public School (Closed 2007)

650 Antelope Rd
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-7393

Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Banner Public School (Closed 2007)

Hc 56 Box 20 B
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-7375

Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Bingham Public School (Closed 2006)

Po Box 545
Bingham, NE 69335
(308) 588-6230

Gr: PK-6 | 4 students

Boiling Springs Public School (Closed 2007)

Hc 65 Box 41
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2721

Gr: PK-8 | 1 student

Clinton Public School (Closed 2023)

Rr 1 Box 135
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0113

Gr: PK-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Clinton School (Closed 2009)

Rr 1
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0113

Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Ellsworth Public School (Closed 2023)

Po Box 55
Ellsworth, NE 69340
(308) 762-4030

Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Extension Public School (Closed 2023)

Hc 81 Box 62
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 862-4246

Gr: PK-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Extension School (Closed 2016)

7773 370th Trail, Po Box 530
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 862-4246

Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Fieldside School (Closed 2010)

7412 State Hwy 27
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0547

Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Golden Rule Public School (Closed 2007)

Hc 69 Box 19
Lakeside, NE 69351
(308) 327-2326

Gr: PK-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Golden Spade Elementary School (Closed 2014)

1669 330th Trail
Ellsworth, NE 69340
(308) 282-1071

Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Gordon Elementary School (Closed 2023)

500 W Second Po Box 530
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0216

Gr: PK-6 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Gordon High School (Closed 2006)

810 N Oak St Box 530
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1322

Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Gordon Rushville Middle School (Closed 2023)

401 Sprague Box 590
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491

Gr: 6-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Hart Lake Public School (Closed 2023)

Hc 84 Box 94
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0793

Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1

Hart Lake School (Closed 2009)

Hc 84
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0793

Gr: PK-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1

Irwin Public School (Closed 2023)

Hc 91 Box 28 A
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1111

Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1

Lakeside School (Closed 2016)

3144 Charlton St, Po Box 530
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 762-3723

Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Merriman School (Closed 2023)

200 S Green St, Po Box 530
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 684-3372

Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Mirage Flats School (Closed 2011)

4346 440th Rd
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 232-4517

Gr: PK-8

Prairie View Public School (Closed 2007)

Hc 65 Box 8
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2885

Gr: PK-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1

Rushville Elementary School (Closed 2006)

401 Sprague Box 590
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2448

Gr: PK-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Rushville High School (Closed 2023)

401 Sprague Box 590
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491

Gr: PK-6 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Rushville Junior High School (Closed 2004)

310 E 4th St Box 590
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2682

Gr: 4-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Willow Valley Public School (Closed 2023)

Hc 84 Box 67
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1561

Gr: PK-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Willow Valley School (Closed 2010)

Hc 84
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 high schools in Sheridan County, NE?

The top ranked public high schools in Sheridan County, NE include Gordon-rushville High School and Hay Springs High School.

How many public high schools are located in Sheridan County?

2 public high schools are located in Sheridan County.

What is the racial composition of students in Sheridan County?

Sheridan County public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).