Top Rankings
Central City Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 781 students in Central City Public Schools. 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 Public Schools 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
781 Students
328,277 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
24,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Central City Public Schools, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
62%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
91%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,607 is higher than the state median of $15,475. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,223 is higher than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,607
$15,475
Spending / Student
$20,223
$16,787
Best Central City Public Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
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 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central City Public Schools?
Central City Public Schools manages 3 public schools serving 781 students.
What is the rank of Central City Public Schools?
Central City Public Schools is ranked #136 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 Public Schools?
91% of Central City Public Schools students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central City Public Schools?
Central City Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Central City Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,223 is higher than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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