Central City Public Schools School District
School District · Central City, Nebraska
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,699
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,699
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Evaluating Central City Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Central City Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Central City High School
Central City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Central City Elementary School
Central City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Central City Middle School
Central City · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#55 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,699
$665 vs Nebraska median
District size
781 students
Much larger than Nebraska median
The short answer
Central City Public Schools ranks #55 of 242 Nebraska districts by overall school rating. Central City Public Schools's schools with real test data average 7.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Central City High School (8.0/10), Central City Elementary School (7.6/10), and Central City Middle School (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Central City Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central City High School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Central City Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Central City Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Central City Public Schools
Central City Public Schools is a Central City, Nebraska school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 781 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. The district invests $16,699 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Central City Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Central City High School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Central City Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 58.7% and ELA proficiency of 59.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Central City Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Central City Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Central City Public Schools
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Central City
- Total Enrollment
- 781
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Central City Public Schools?
Central City Public Schools has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Central City Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Central City Public Schools is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Central City Public Schools?
Central City Public Schools spends $16,699 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Central City Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Central City Public Schools is 12.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Central City Public Schools?
Central City High School is the highest-rated school in Central City Public Schools with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Central City Public Schools?
Across schools in Central City Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Central City Public Schools compare to other districts in Nebraska?
Central City Public Schools has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Nebraska by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
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
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nebraska 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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