For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 356 students in Clay County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Clay County, NE are Sutton Secondary School and Harvard High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Clay County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is equal to the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sutton Secondary School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Clay County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sutton Secondary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1107 N Saunders
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4303
Sutton, NE 68979
(402) 773-4303
Gr: 7-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Harvard High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
506 E North St
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Harvard, NE 68944
(402) 772-2171
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
30671 Hwy 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Clay County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Clay County, NE include Sutton Secondary School and Harvard High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clay County?
3 public high schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Clay County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Clay County include: Harvard High School vs. Sutton Secondary School, Sutton Secondary School vs. Harvard High School
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