Best Schools in Hayes County, NE
Hayes County, NE has 15 public schools (6 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 2,423 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Hayes County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hayes County, NE
The top high schools in Hayes County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maywood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maywood Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 81 Students
2. Wallace High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wallace Public Sch Dist 65 R • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 83 Students
3. Dundy Co Stratton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 130 Students
4. Mc Cook Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mc Cook Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 464 Students
5. Hayes Center Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hayes Center Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 49 Students
6. Wauneta-palisade High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wauneta-palisade Public Schs • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 71 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hayes County, NE
The top middle schools in Hayes County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mc Cook Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mc Cook Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 307 Students
2. Wauneta Palisade Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wauneta-palisade Public Schs • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 52 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hayes County, NE
The top elementary schools in Hayes County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mc Cook Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mc Cook Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 408 Students
2. Benkelman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dundy Co Stratton Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 160 Students
3. Palisade Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wauneta-palisade Public Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 107 Students
4. Wallace Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wallace Public Sch Dist 65 R • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 100 Students
5. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mc Cook Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 197 Students
6. Maywood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maywood Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 115 Students
7. Hayes Center Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hayes Center Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 99 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hayes County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hayes County, NE has a total population of 856 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hayes County, NE
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hayes County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hayes County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hayes County, NE.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Hayes County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hayes County, NE
How many schools are in Hayes County, NE?
Hayes County, NE has 15 public schools: 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 2,423 students in total.
How do schools in Hayes County perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Hayes County score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Hayes County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hayes County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 50%
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- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 39%
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- Projected: 53%
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- Projected: 47%
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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 45%
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- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Hayes County
1 places in Hayes County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Hayes Center (2)