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Hay Springs ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools

407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347-0280
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Hay Springs ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 206 students in Hay Springs ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Hay Springs ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
206 Students
328,277 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
24,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hay Springs ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#35 out of 246 school districts
(Top 20%)
74%
58%
55-59%
47%
70-79%
62%
(21-22)
≥50%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.57
% American Indian
5%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
77%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,146 is higher than the state median of $15,475. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,845 is higher than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,146
$15,475
Spending / Student
$16,845
$16,787

Best Hay Springs ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hay Springs Middle School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Gr: 6-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Hay Springs Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Gr: PK-5 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Hay Springs High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Gr: PK | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hay Springs ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Hay Springs ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools manages 4 public schools serving 206 students.
What is the rank of Hay Springs ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Hay Springs ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is ranked #30 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hay Springs ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
77% of Hay Springs ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hay Springs ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Hay Springs ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Hay Springs ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,845 is higher than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 206 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : ≥50% (Top 30% in NE)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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