Best Public Schools in North Bend, NE

The city of North Bend, Nebraska is home to three public schools that serve students from elementary through high school: North Bend Central Elementary School, North Bend Central High School, and North Bend Central Middle School, all part of the North Bend Central Public Schools district.

Among the three schools, North Bend Central Elementary School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the top 21-43 elementary schools in Nebraska over the past 3 years and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are significantly higher than the state averages, with 3rd-5th grade students scoring 10-20 percentage points above the Nebraska mean in English Language Arts and Math. North Bend Central Middle School also performs well, ranking in the top 50-65 middle schools in the state and maintaining a 4-star rating, with test scores 10-25 percentage points above the state averages.

In contrast, North Bend Central High School has seen more fluctuation in its statewide ranking, dropping from 34th to 103rd over the past 3 years. While its current ranking of 53rd out of 168 high schools is still respectable, the school's ACT test scores lag behind the state averages, particularly in Math. The district as a whole faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates across all three schools, and the significant differences in per-student spending between the elementary, middle, and high schools suggest the district may allocate resources unevenly.