Hayes Center Elementary School vs Wauneta-Palisade Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nebraska, United States, 32 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hayes Center Elementary School
Hayes Center · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
94 students
Wauneta-Palisade Elementary School
Wauneta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
95 students
| Measure | Hayes Center Elementary School Hayes Center, Nebraska | Wauneta-Palisade Elementary School Wauneta, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #390 of 511 | #391 of 511 |
| National rank | #28102 of 50,301 | #28435 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 94 | 95 |
| Enrollment | 94 | 95 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.9% | 51.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 34.5% |
| city | Hayes Center | Wauneta |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (45.7 vs 45.3).
- •Hayes Center Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.9% vs 51.6%).
- •Wauneta-Palisade Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.8).
- •Wauneta-Palisade Elementary School is the larger school with 95 students compared with 94.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hayes Center Elementary School better than Wauneta-Palisade Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hayes Center Elementary School and Wauneta-Palisade Elementary School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Hayes Center and Wauneta in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hayes Center Elementary School: 94. Wauneta-Palisade Elementary School: 95. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hayes Center Elementary School and Wauneta-Palisade Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Hayes Center Elementary School is 390th of 511 and Wauneta-Palisade Elementary School is 391st of 511 among elementary schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).