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Hayes County

Nebraska · Public K-12

Hayes County is a Nebraska county whose public-school system spans 2 campuses and approximately 159 students. Median household income runs about $69,250. By level, that breaks down as 1 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Hayes County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
159
+44 (+38%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
73%
was 76%
% Hispanic
25%
was 23%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
159
NCES CCD
Median income
$69,250
Above Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
45.3%
Above Nebraska avg
Elementary
1
94 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
65 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
HAYES CENTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
159 students · 1 district in Hayes County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Hayes County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
94%
Hispanic
5%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
73%
Hispanic
25%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
19.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.0%
civilian labor
Median age
47
21.5% under 18

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
HAYES CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHayes CenterElementaryPK-0694·
HAYES CENTER SECONDARY SCHOOLHayes CenterHigh07-1265·

Cities in Hayes County

Hayes Center2 schools

About Hayes County

Across the rural-scale Nebraska county of Hayes County of about 843 residents, the public-school footprint covers 2 schools and about 159 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $69,250, about 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 10%.

On the school-mix side, Hayes County spans 1 elementary school (94 students), and 1 high school (65).

The largest single district in Hayes County is HAYES CENTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS, which alone enrolls about 159 students.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment expanded 38%: 115 students in SY 2017-18 versus 159 in SY 2024-25.

On allk12, the community for Hayes County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Hayes County?
Hayes County, Nebraska has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 159 students.
How many high schools are in Hayes County?
Hayes County, Nebraska has 1 public high school, serving approximately 65 students.
How many elementary schools are in Hayes County?
Hayes County, Nebraska has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 94 students.
What is the largest school district in Hayes County?
HAYES CENTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Hayes County, serving approximately 159 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Hayes County?
Hayes County has roughly 843 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Hayes County?
Median household income in Hayes County is $69,250, above the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 9.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Hayes County?
Approximately 19.8% of adults 25 and older in Hayes County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Hayes County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 45.3% of students in Hayes County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Nebraska county average of 40.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hayes County schools?
Across Hayes County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Hayes County?
Hayes County residents are approximately 94% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data