Johnson Co Central Public Schs School District
School District · Tecumseh, Nebraska
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,913
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,913
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Evaluating Johnson Co Central Public Schs?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Johnson Co Central Public Schs as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh
Tecumseh · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Johnson Co Central Elem-cook
Cook · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Johnson Co Central Middle Sch
Cook · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#135 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,913
+$1,549 vs Nebraska median
District size
521 students
Larger than Nebraska median
The short answer
Johnson Co Central Public Schs ranks #135 of 242 Nebraska districts by overall school rating. Johnson Co Central Public Schs's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh (8.7/10), Johnson Co Central Elem-cook (6.9/10), and Johnson Co Central Middle Sch (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Johnson Co Central Public Schs
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Johnson Co Central Elem-cook | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Johnson Co Central Middle Sch | 5.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Johnson Co Central High School | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Johnson Co Central Public Schs
Johnson Co Central Public Schs is a Tecumseh, Nebraska school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 521 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1. The district invests $18,913 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Johnson Co Central Public Schs demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Johnson Co Central Public Schs students show an average math proficiency of 64.7% and ELA proficiency of 63.8%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Johnson Co Central Public Schs, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Johnson Co Central Public Schs with test data.
Schools in Johnson Co Central Public Schs
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Tecumseh
- Total Enrollment
- 521
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Johnson Co Central Public Schs?
Johnson Co Central Public Schs has 4 schools in total — 2 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 Johnson Co Central Public Schs?
The average composite rating for Johnson Co Central Public Schs is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Johnson Co Central Public Schs?
Johnson Co Central Public Schs spends $18,913 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Johnson Co Central Public Schs?
The average student-teacher ratio in Johnson Co Central Public Schs is 11.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Johnson Co Central Public Schs?
Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh is the highest-rated school in Johnson Co Central Public Schs with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Johnson Co Central Public Schs?
Across schools in Johnson Co Central Public Schs with test data, the average math proficiency is 64.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Johnson Co Central Public Schs compare to other districts in Nebraska?
Johnson Co Central Public Schs has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 4 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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 64.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.8%
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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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