For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 356 students in Clay County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Clay County, NE are Sutton Secondary School, Harvard High School and Sandy Creek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay 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 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Clay County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sandy Creek 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Clay County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sutton Secondary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1107 N Saunders
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4303
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4303
Grades: 7-12
| 179 students
Rank: #22.
Harvard High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
506 E North St
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Rank: #33.
Sandy Creek High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30671 Hwy 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
Clay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 North Center
Clay Center, NE 68933
(402) 762-3561
Clay Center, NE 68933
(402) 762-3561
Grades: PK-6
| 94 students
200 North Center
Clay Center, NE 68933
(402) 762-3561
Clay Center, NE 68933
(402) 762-3561
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
30671 Hwy 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Grades: PK
| 63 students
305 East Ninth
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2287
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2287
Grades: PK
| n/a students
3035 E Saddlehorn Bx 215
Glenvil, NE 68941
(402) 771-2267
Glenvil, NE 68941
(402) 771-2267
Grades: K-6
| 8 students
200 North Center
Clay Center, NE 68933
(402) 762-3561
Clay Center, NE 68933
(402) 762-3561
Grades: PK-6
| 44 students
511 Miles St Box 94
Trumbull, NE 68980
(402) 743-2307
Trumbull, NE 68980
(402) 743-2307
Grades: PK-6
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Clay County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Clay County, NE include Sutton Secondary School, Harvard High School and Sandy Creek High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clay County?
3 public high schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Clay County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Clay County include: Harvard High School vs. Sandy Creek High School, Sandy Creek High School vs. Sutton Secondary School, Sutton Secondary School vs. Sandy Creek High School
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