For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 467 students in Cheyenne County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Cheyenne County, NE are Leyton High School, Potter-dix Jr/sr High School and Sidney High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheyenne County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Cheyenne County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Cheyenne County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sidney High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Cheyenne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leyton High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
504 Main St
Dalton, NE 69131
(308) 377-2301
Dalton, NE 69131
(308) 377-2301
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
Rank: #22.
Potter-dix Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 Walnut
Potter, NE 69156
(308) 879-4434
Potter, NE 69156
(308) 879-4434
Grades: 7-12
| 80 students
Rank: #33.
Sidney High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 19th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Grades: 9-12
| 334 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sidney Alternative Program
Alternative School
1100 19th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-4467
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-4467
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Cheyenne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
630 Orchard
Lodgepole, NE 69149
(308) 483-5252
Lodgepole, NE 69149
(308) 483-5252
Grades: 5-8
| 76 students
2806 Road 111
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-3713
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-3713
Grades: PK-8
| 19 students
630 Orchard Po Box 158
Lodgepole, NE 69149
(308) 483-5252
Lodgepole, NE 69149
(308) 483-5252
Grades: 7-12
| 65 students
303 Walnut Po Box 189
Potter, NE 69156
(308) 879-4434
Potter, NE 69156
(308) 879-4434
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
1844 1st Street
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 203-1184
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 203-1184
Grades: PK
| 17 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cheyenne County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Cheyenne County, NE include Leyton High School, Potter-dix Jr/sr High School and Sidney High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cheyenne County?
4 public high schools are located in Cheyenne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheyenne County?
Cheyenne County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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