For the 2025 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 237 students
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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