Total enrollment
159
+31 (+24%) vs SY 2020-21
2 schools in Hayes Center
Nebraska · Public K-12
Hayes Center, Nebraska reports 2 public K-12 schools to NCES, totaling roughly 159 students (1 elementary and 1 high).
4-year change in Hayes Center
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
297
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
159
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAYES CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | PK-06 | 94 |
| HAYES CENTER SECONDARY SCHOOL | High | 07-12 | 65 |
About Hayes Center
Hayes Center is a compact Nebraska city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 159 students total.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city comprises 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Per-school enrollment runs near 80, meaningfully below the state mean of about 324.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment rose 24%: 128 students in SY 2020-21 versus 159 in SY 2024-25.
On this page, the community for Hayes Center discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.