For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 59 students in Hayes Center, NE.
The top-ranked public high school in Hayes Center, NE is Hayes Center Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hayes Center, NE public high school have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Hayes Center have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public high schools.
Hayes Center, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hayes Center Secondary School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Hayes Center, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hayes Center, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hayes Center, NE include Hayes Center Secondary School.
How many public high schools are located in Hayes Center?
1 public high schools are located in Hayes Center.
What is the racial composition of students in Hayes Center?
Hayes Center public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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