For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,450 students in Cheyenne County, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Cheyenne County, NE are Leyton High School, Sidney Middle School and Leyton Elementary/junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheyenne County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Cheyenne County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cheyenne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leyton High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
504 Main St
Dalton, NE 69131
(308) 377-2301
Dalton, NE 69131
(308) 377-2301
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
Rank: #22.
Sidney Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1122 19th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Grades: 7-8
| 179 students
Rank: #33.
Leyton Elementary/junior High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
521 Rose St
Gurley, NE 69141
(308) 884-2247
Gurley, NE 69141
(308) 884-2247
Grades: PK-8
| 95 students
Rank: #44.
Potter-dix Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 Walnut
Potter, NE 69156
(308) 879-4434
Potter, NE 69156
(308) 879-4434
Grades: 7-12
| 80 students
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1110 16th St
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Grades: PK-K
| 205 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
North Ward Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
434 16th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Grades: 3-4
| 161 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Sidney High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 19th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Grades: 9-12
| 334 students
Rank: #88.
West Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2350 Osage St
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Grades: 5-6
| 162 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sidney Alternative Program
Alternative School
1100 19th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-4467
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-4467
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2000 12th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Grades: 1-2
| 181 students
Cheyenne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
630 Orchard
Lodgepole, NE 69149
(308) 483-5252
Lodgepole, NE 69149
(308) 483-5252
Grades: 5-8
| 76 students
2806 Road 111
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-3713
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-3713
Grades: PK-8
| 19 students
630 Orchard Po Box 158
Lodgepole, NE 69149
(308) 483-5252
Lodgepole, NE 69149
(308) 483-5252
Grades: 7-12
| 65 students
303 Walnut Po Box 189
Potter, NE 69156
(308) 879-4434
Potter, NE 69156
(308) 879-4434
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
1844 1st Street
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 203-1184
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 203-1184
Grades: PK
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cheyenne County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Cheyenne County, NE include Leyton High School, Sidney Middle School and Leyton Elementary/junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Cheyenne County?
10 public schools are located in Cheyenne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheyenne County?
Cheyenne County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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