Top Rankings
Central City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 793 students in Central City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Central City School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
793 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Central City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#135 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
62%
Graduation Rate
85%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)9.1%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2000–2022. View full 35-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 1995–2020. View full 33-year historical data
% Hispanic
6%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
2%
7%
% White
90%
61%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,420 is higher than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,917 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$5,719 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$16 MM
$5,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$19,420
$17,314
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$19,917
$17,740
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Central City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central City Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2815 17th Ave
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3056
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3056
Gr: 5-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Central City Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1711 15th Ave
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3057
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3057
Gr: PK-4 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Central City High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1510 28th St
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3086
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3086
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central City School District?
Central City School District manages 3 public schools serving 793 students.
What is the rank of Central City School District?
Central City School District is ranked #137 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central City School District?
90% of Central City School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central City School District?
Central City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Central City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,917 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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