Top Rankings
Adams Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,056 students in Adams Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Adams Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
1,056 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Adams Central School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#67 out of 246 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)6.9%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 1998–2009. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
6%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
7%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% White
92%
61%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,210 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,208 is less than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$5,719 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$18 MM
$5,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,210
$17,314
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,208
$17,740
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Adams Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adams Central Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
975 S Adams Central Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-0040
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-0040
Gr: PK-6 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Adams Central Jr-sr High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1090 S Adams Central Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-3285
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-3285
Gr: 7-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
512 N Brass Ave
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 751-2245
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 751-2245
Gr: PK | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Adams Central School District?
Adams Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,056 students.
What is the rank of Adams Central School District?
Adams Central School District is ranked #64 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Adams Central School District?
92% of Adams Central School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Adams Central School District?
Adams Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Adams Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,208 is less than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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