Hay Springs Public Schools

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

Top Rankings

Hay Springs Public 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 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 133 students in Hay Springs Public Schools. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Nebraska.
Public Elementary Schools in Hay Springs Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
4 Schools
686 Schools
# Students
206 Students
208,191 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
15,206 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hay Springs Public 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
0.58
% American Indian
5%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
77%
61%
% 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 grown by 6% 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 Public Schools Public Elementary Schools (2026)

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%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • 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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