For the 2025-26 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, Harvard High School and Sandy Creek 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 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Clay County (2025-26)
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 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 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 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Sandy Creek High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30671 Hwy 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
200 North Center
Clay Center, NE 68933
(402) 762-3561
Clay Center, NE 68933
(402) 762-3561
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
30671 Hwy 14
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2151
Gr: PK | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
305 East Ninth
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2287
Fairfield, NE 68938
(402) 726-2287
Gr: PK
3035 E Saddlehorn Bx 215
Glenvil, NE 68941
(402) 771-2267
Glenvil, NE 68941
(402) 771-2267
Gr: K-6 | 8 students
200 North Center
Clay Center, NE 68933
(402) 762-3561
Clay Center, NE 68933
(402) 762-3561
Gr: PK-6 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
511 Miles St Box 94
Trumbull, NE 68980
(402) 743-2307
Trumbull, NE 68980
(402) 743-2307
Gr: PK-6 | 6 students
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, Harvard High School and Sandy Creek 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 36% (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: Sandy Creek High School vs. Sutton Secondary School, Harvard High School vs. Sandy Creek High School, Sutton Secondary School vs. Sandy Creek High School
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