Centura Public Schools School District
School District · Cairo, Nebraska
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,792
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,792
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Evaluating Centura Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Centura Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Centura Elementary School
Cairo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Centura Secondary School
Cairo · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#15 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.3
above Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,792
$572 vs Nebraska median
District size
485 students
Larger than Nebraska median
Top-Rated Schools in Centura Public Schools
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 | Centura Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Centura Secondary School | 8.5 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Centura Public Schools
Centura Public Schools is a Cairo, Nebraska school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 485 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1. The district invests $16,792 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.5/10, Centura Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Centura Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Centura Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 68.3% and ELA proficiency of 63.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Centura Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Centura Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Centura Public Schools
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Cairo
- Total Enrollment
- 485
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Centura Public Schools?
Centura Public Schools 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 Centura Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Centura Public Schools is 8.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Centura Public Schools?
Centura Public Schools spends $16,792 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Centura Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Centura Public Schools is 11.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Centura Public Schools?
Centura Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Centura Public Schools with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Centura Public Schools?
Across schools in Centura Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 68.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.6%. 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
- 8.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 68.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.6%
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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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