For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 467 students in Cheyenne County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cheyenne County, NE are Potter-dix Jr/sr High School, Leyton 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 43% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Cheyenne County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Cheyenne County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sidney High School, with 85-89% 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 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cheyenne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Potter-dix Jr/sr High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 Walnut
Potter, NE 69156
(308) 879-4434
Potter, NE 69156
(308) 879-4434
Gr: 7-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Leyton High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
504 Main St
Dalton, NE 69131
(308) 377-2301
Dalton, NE 69131
(308) 377-2301
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Sidney High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 19th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Gr: 9-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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 Potter-dix Jr/sr High School, Leyton 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 37% (majority Hispanic).
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