Raymond Central Public Schools School District
School District · Raymond, Nebraska
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
752
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
752
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Evaluating Raymond Central Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Raymond Central Public Schools 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.
Elementary School at Ceresco
Ceresco · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Elementary Sch at Valparaiso
Valparaiso · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Secondary Sch at Raymond
Raymond · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#165 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,167
$1,197 vs Nebraska median
District size
752 students
Larger than Nebraska median
The short answer
Raymond Central Public Schools ranks #165 of 242 Nebraska districts by overall school rating. Raymond Central Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Elementary School at Ceresco (8.4/10), Elementary Sch at Valparaiso (8.2/10), and Secondary Sch at Raymond (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Raymond Central Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elementary School at Ceresco | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Elementary Sch at Valparaiso | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Secondary Sch at Raymond | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Intermediate School at Jr/sr High School | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Raymond Central Public Schools
Raymond Central Public Schools is a Raymond, Nebraska school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 752 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. District-level spending was $16,167 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Raymond Central Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Elementary School at Ceresco, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Raymond Central Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 66.6% and ELA proficiency of 66.5%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Raymond Central Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Raymond Central Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Raymond Central Public Schools
5 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Raymond
- Total Enrollment
- 752
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- District spending per student
- $16,167NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Raymond Central Public Schools?
Raymond Central Public Schools has 5 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 Raymond Central Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Raymond Central Public Schools is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Raymond Central Public Schools?
Raymond Central Public Schools's district-level spending was $16,167 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Raymond Central Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Raymond Central Public Schools is 13.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Raymond Central Public Schools?
Elementary School at Ceresco is the highest-rated school in Raymond Central Public Schools with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Raymond Central Public Schools?
Across schools in Raymond Central Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 66.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Raymond Central Public Schools compare to other districts in Nebraska?
Raymond Central Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 5 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 66.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 66.5%
How we rate schools
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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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