Top Rankings
North Bend Central Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 591 students in North Bend Central Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in North Bend Central Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
591 Students
328,277 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
24,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Bend Central Public Schools, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#29 out of 246 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
94%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,420 is higher than the state median of $15,475. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,876 is higher than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,420
$15,475
Spending / Student
$16,876
$16,787
Best North Bend Central Public Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Bend Central Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
420 E 11th St
North Bend, NE 68649
(402) 652-8122
North Bend, NE 68649
(402) 652-8122
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
North Bend Central Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1320 Walnut St
North Bend, NE 68649
(402) 652-3268
North Bend, NE 68649
(402) 652-3268
Gr: 6-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
North Bend Central High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1320 Walnut St
North Bend, NE 68649
(402) 652-3268
North Bend, NE 68649
(402) 652-3268
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Bend Central Public Schools?
North Bend Central Public Schools manages 3 public schools serving 591 students.
What is the rank of North Bend Central Public Schools?
North Bend Central Public Schools is ranked #29 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Bend Central Public Schools?
94% of North Bend Central Public Schools students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Bend Central Public Schools?
North Bend Central Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is North Bend Central Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,876 is higher than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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