Top Rankings
Hayes Center Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 148 students in Hayes Center Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Hayes Center Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
148 Students
328,084 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
24,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hayes Center Public Schools, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#73 out of 246 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
62%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
23%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
74%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,318 is higher than the state median of $15,484. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,622 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,318
$15,484
Spending / Student
$22,622
$16,797
Best Hayes Center Public Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hayes Center Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
318 Daniels Ave
Hayes Center, NE 69032
(308) 286-5601
Hayes Center, NE 69032
(308) 286-5601
Gr: PK-6 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
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
How many schools belong to Hayes Center Public Schools?
Hayes Center Public Schools manages 2 public schools serving 148 students.
What is the rank of Hayes Center Public Schools?
Hayes Center Public Schools is ranked #73 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hayes Center Public Schools?
74% of Hayes Center Public Schools students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hayes Center Public Schools?
Hayes Center Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Hayes Center Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,622 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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