Nemaha Central

The Nemaha Central school district in Kansas operates two schools: Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School, which serves grades K-8, and Nemaha Central High School, which serves grades 9-12. Both schools have demonstrated strong academic performance, with the elementary/middle school consistently ranking in the top 30% of Kansas elementary schools and the high school earning a rare 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School outperforms the state average in English Language Arts and Math proficiency across all grade levels, and has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5%. The school spends $10,552 per student, which is on the higher end for Kansas schools. In contrast, Nemaha Central High School maintains a high 4-year graduation rate of 89.5% and a low dropout rate of 1.3%, while also outperforming the state average in Math proficiency for 10th grade students. The high school has a low student-teacher ratio of 11.5, indicating smaller class sizes.

While the elementary/middle school has a higher percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 35.84%, compared to 16.07% at the high school, the district as a whole appears to be providing a well-rounded educational experience for its students. The consistent high performance across both schools, as well as the exceptional ranking and graduation rates at the high school, suggest that the Nemaha Central school district is effectively meeting the needs of its students and preparing them for success in their academic and personal lives.