Central City Public Schools

The Central City Public Schools district in Nebraska consists of three schools: one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. The data reveals that Central City High School is a standout, ranking 12th out of 168 Nebraska high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts impressive test scores, with 80% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts, 67.27% in ACT Mathematics, and 72.73% in ACT Science, as well as a high 4-year graduation rate of 88.1%.

Meanwhile, Central City Middle School has also shown strong performance, ranking 29th out of 200 Nebraska middle schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school's proficiency rates across various NSCAS test subjects exceed the state averages, particularly in Mathematics, where proficiency ranges from 78.85% to 82.69% across grades 5-8. However, all three schools in the district share a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1%, which is an area that may require attention.

The data also reveals differences in spending per student, with Central City High School having the highest at $24,487 and Central City Middle School having the lowest at $16,181 for the 2022-2023 school year. This may reflect the district's efforts to allocate resources based on the needs of each school community, as the schools also have relatively high free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 42.11% to 44.4% for the 2022-2023 school year.