Best Sheridan County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 186 students in Sheridan County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Sheridan County, NE are Gordon-rushville High School and Hay Springs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheridan County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Sheridan County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Sheridan County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gordon-rushville High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Sheridan County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gordon-rushville High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
810 N Oak St
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1322
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
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: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sheridan County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sheridan County, NE include Gordon-rushville High School and Hay Springs High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sheridan County?
2 public high schools are located in Sheridan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sheridan County?
Sheridan County public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

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