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Palmer Junior-senior High School vs. Central City High School

Should you attend Palmer Junior-senior High School or Central City High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Palmer Junior-senior High School
202 Commercial St
Palmer, NE 68864
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Central City High School
1510 28th St
Central City, NE 68826
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Palmer Junior-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Central City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 115 students in grades 7-12, Palmer Junior-senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 237 students in grades 9-12, Central City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
115 students
237 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Palmer Junior-senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central City High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Palmer Junior-senior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central City High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Palmer Junior-senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central City High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Palmer Junior-senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Palmer School District and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central City High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Central City School District and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#226 out of 902 schools in NE
(Top 30%)
#555 out of 902 schools in NE
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Palmer Junior-senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central City High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 20% in NE)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in NE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palmer Junior-senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Palmer School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Central City School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 50% in NE)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in NE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palmer Junior-senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Palmer School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Central City School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Top 30% in NE)
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in NE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palmer Junior-senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Palmer School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Central City School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥80%
(Top 50% in NE)
≥90%
(Top 20% in NE)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Palmer Junior-senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Palmer School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Central City High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Central City School District and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Palmer Junior-senior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Central City High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
21
-
Grade 8 Students
16
-
Grade 9 Students
26
62
Grade 10 Students
19
69
Grade 11 Students
15
56
Grade 12 Students
18
50

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Central City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Central City School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Palmer Junior-senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Palmer School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Central City School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Palmer Junior-senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Palmer School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Central City School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Palmer Junior-senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Palmer School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Central City School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
% White
91%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Palmer Junior-senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Palmer School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Central City School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Central City School District and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.17
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of Palmer Junior-senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Palmer School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central City High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Central City School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Palmer Junior-senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Palmer School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central City High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Central City School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Palmer Junior-senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Palmer School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central City High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Central City School District and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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