North Bend Central Public Schools

The North Bend Central Public Schools district in Nebraska consists of three schools: North Bend Central Elementary School, North Bend Central High School, and North Bend Central Middle School. The district's standout performer is the North Bend Central Elementary School, which has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years.

The North Bend Central Elementary School's students outperform the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 81.4% of 3rd graders and 86.84% of 4th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 60.65% and 59.96%, respectively. The high school also performs well, with 68.42% of 11th graders proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 45.48%.

While the district's schools generally perform well, there are some areas of concern. The chronic absenteeism rate across all three schools is higher than the state average, which may be impacting student learning and overall school performance. Additionally, the moderate levels of economic disadvantage, as indicated by the free and reduced-price lunch rates, suggest that the district may need to provide additional support and resources to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed.