Nemaha Central School District
School District · Seneca, Kansas
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,065
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,065
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Evaluating Nemaha Central?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Nemaha Central as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School
Seneca · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Nemaha Central High School
Seneca · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#10 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.9
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,065
$189 vs Kansas median
District size
782 students
Larger than Kansas median
Top-Rated Schools in Nemaha Central
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Nemaha Central High School | 7.8 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Nemaha Central
Nemaha Central is a Seneca, Kansas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 782 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. The district invests $15,065 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.3/10, Nemaha Central is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Nemaha Central students show an average math proficiency of 53.0% and ELA proficiency of 54.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Nemaha Central, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Nemaha Central with test data.
Schools in Nemaha Central
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Seneca
- Total Enrollment
- 782
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Nemaha Central?
Nemaha Central has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Nemaha Central?
The average composite rating for Nemaha Central is 8.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Nemaha Central?
Nemaha Central spends $15,065 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Nemaha Central?
The average student-teacher ratio in Nemaha Central is 12.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Nemaha Central?
Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School is the highest-rated school in Nemaha Central with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Nemaha Central?
Across schools in Nemaha Central with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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