Schools in Hays, Kansas (2025)
6 schools · 3,172 students · 6 public · median Enrollment 420.
Hays, in Kansas, has 6 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 3,172 students. By level there are 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high; by sector 6 public.
The median Enrollment across Hays's schools is 420, above the Kansas median of 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
6 of the 6 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem (70.2, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Woodrow Wilson Elem (57.8, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Roosevelt Elem (54.3, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Hays High (1,017 students), Hays Middle School (726 students), Roosevelt Elem (420 students).
Ranked schools in Hays
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Kansas.
- 170Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy ElemHays · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 371 students
- 258Woodrow Wilson ElemHays · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 364 students
- 354Roosevelt ElemHays · Public Elementary46% Math proficiency · 420 students
- 444Hays Middle SchoolHays · Public Middle38% Math proficiency · 726 students
- 542Hays HighHays · Public High37% Math proficiency · 1,017 students
- 630Lincoln ElemHays · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 274 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem Hays · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 70.2 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 371 |
| 2 | Woodrow Wilson Elem Hays · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 57.8 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 364 |
| 3 | Roosevelt Elem Hays · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 54.3 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 420 |
| 4 | Hays Middle School Hays · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 44.2 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 726 |
| 5 | Hays High Hays · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 41.7 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 1,017 |
| 6 | Lincoln Elem Hays · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 30.0 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 274 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Hays?
Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy Elem is the highest-ranked school in Hays with a Success Index (US) of 70.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Hays?
Hays has 6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) educating 3,172 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Hays?
The median Enrollment across schools in Hays is 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.