For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Sheridan County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Nebraska public high schools.
Sheridan County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gordon-rushville High School, with 80-89% 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gordon-rushville High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
810 N Oak St
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1322
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1322
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: #22.
Hay Springs High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Sheridan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
650 Antelope Rd
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-7393
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-7393
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Hc 56 Box 20 B
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-7375
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-7375
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Po Box 545
Bingham, NE 69335
(308) 588-6230
Bingham, NE 69335
(308) 588-6230
Grades: PK-6
| 4 students
Hc 65 Box 41
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2721
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2721
Grades: PK-8
| 1 students
Rr 1 Box 135
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0113
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0113
Grades: PK-8
| 18 students
Po Box 55
Ellsworth, NE 69340
(308) 762-4030
Ellsworth, NE 69340
(308) 762-4030
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
Hc 81 Box 62
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 862-4246
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 862-4246
Grades: PK-8
| 23 students
7773 370th Trail, Po Box 530
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 862-4246
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 862-4246
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
7412 State Hwy 27
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0547
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0547
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
Hc 69 Box 19
Lakeside, NE 69351
(308) 327-2326
Lakeside, NE 69351
(308) 327-2326
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
1669 330th Trail
Ellsworth, NE 69340
(308) 282-1071
Ellsworth, NE 69340
(308) 282-1071
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
500 W Second Po Box 530
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0216
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0216
Grades: PK-6
| 162 students
810 N Oak St Box 530
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1322
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1322
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
401 Sprague Box 590
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Grades: 6-8
| 152 students
Hc 84 Box 94
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0793
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0793
Grades: PK-8
| 3 students
Hc 91 Box 28 A
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1111
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1111
Grades: PK-8
| 4 students
3144 Charlton St, Po Box 530
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 762-3723
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 762-3723
Grades: PK-8
| 3 students
200 S Green St, Po Box 530
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 684-3372
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 684-3372
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
4346 440th Rd
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 232-4517
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 232-4517
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Hc 65 Box 8
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2885
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2885
Grades: PK-8
| 3 students
401 Sprague Box 590
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2448
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2448
Grades: PK-8
| 136 students
401 Sprague Box 590
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Grades: PK-6
| 107 students
310 E 4th St Box 590
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2682
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2682
Grades: 4-8
| 33 students
Hc 84 Box 67
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1561
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1561
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
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).
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