For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 237 students in Central City, NE.
The top-ranked public high school in Central City, NE is Central City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Central City, NE public high school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Central City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Central City, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is equal to the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central City High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Central City, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Central City, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Central City, NE include Central City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Central City?
1 public high schools are located in Central City.
What is the racial composition of students in Central City?
Central City public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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