For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 740 students in Sheridan County, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Sheridan County, NE are Hay Springs Middle School, Hay Springs Elementary School and Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheridan County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Sheridan County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sheridan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hay Springs Middle School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Gr: 6-8 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Hay Springs Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Gr: PK-5 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 W Second
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0216
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-0216
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Gordon-rushville High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
810 N Oak St
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1322
Gordon, NE 69343
(308) 282-1322
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Gordon-rushville Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 Sprague
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Hay Springs High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Gordon-rushville Ele-rushville
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Sprague
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Gr: PK-5 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
407 N Baker St
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Hay Springs, NE 69347
(308) 638-4434
Gr: PK | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sheridan County, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Sheridan County, NE include Hay Springs Middle School, Hay Springs Elementary School and Gordon-rushville Elem-gordon.
How many public schools are located in Sheridan County?
8 public schools are located in Sheridan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sheridan County?
Sheridan County public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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