For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 59 students in Hayes County, NE.
The top-ranked public middle school in Hayes County, NE is Hayes Center Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hayes County, NE public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Hayes County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hayes County (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 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hayes County, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hayes County, NE include Hayes Center Secondary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hayes County?
1 public middle schools are located in Hayes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hayes County?
Hayes County public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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