High Schools in Nemaha Central

Summary:

Nemaha Central, Kansas is home to a single high school, Nemaha Central High School, which has consistently ranked among the top schools in the state. This standout institution serves grades 9-12 and is known for its exceptional academic performance, high graduation rates, and strong community support.

Nemaha Central High School is ranked 7th out of 318 Kansas high schools in the 2023-2024 school year, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has maintained a top 25 ranking in the state over the past three years, with a 4-year graduation rate of 89.5% and a low dropout rate of 1.3% for the 2023-2024 school year. Academically, the school outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, with 48.52% of 10th graders proficient in Math compared to the state average of 33.59% in the 2024-2025 school year.

While Nemaha Central is home to only one high school, it is a standout institution that provides a quality education to its students. With strong test scores, low absenteeism, and a favorable student-teacher ratio, Nemaha Central High School is a shining example of academic excellence in the region.

District Detail

318 Main Street
Seneca, KS 66538

(785) 336-6101

SchoolDigger Rank:
38^th of 264 Kansas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 751

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)		KAP Mathematics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Nemaha Central High School	Public	9-12	214 N. 11th	Seneca	66538	Nemaha County	Nemaha Central	No	No	No	No	(785) 336-3557	242	15	16.1	19.8%	224 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	59.7	119^th of 332 public high schools	64.2%		95.8	7^th of 318 public high schools	97.8%	112	34.3	34.3	48.5	48.5	$15,413	$675	$14,738

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Prairie Hills	4.35 mi	5	53^rd
Vermillion	8.75 mi	4	23^rd
Marysville	24.34 mi	2	114^th
Onaga-Havensville-Wheaton	24.43 mi	3	46^th
Valley Heights	27.41 mi	3	7^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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