Serving 59 students in grades 7-12, Hayes Center Secondary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
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Hayes Center Secondary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
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Hayes Center Secondary School's student population of 59 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
59 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Motto
To Prepare Students to be Lifelong Learners and Productive, Responsible Citizens!
Hayes Center Secondary School ranks within the top 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayes Center Secondary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#364 out of 901 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
24%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
74%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Hayes Center Secondary School's ranking?
Hayes Center Secondary School is ranked #364 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hayes Center Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Hayes Center Secondary School is 50%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hayes Center Secondary School?
59 students attend Hayes Center Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Hayes Center Secondary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hayes Center Secondary School?
Hayes Center Secondary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hayes Center Secondary School offer ?
Hayes Center Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hayes Center Secondary School part of?
Hayes Center Secondary School is part of Hayes Center Public Schools.
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