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Nemaha Central High School

Q: Is Nemaha Central High School a good school?

Nemaha Central High School ranks 119 th of 332 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

119^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 332 Kansas High Schools

Better than 64% of Kansas high schools

Summary

Nemaha Central High School is a public high school located in Seneca, Kansas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 224 students. This school is part of the Nemaha Central District, which is ranked 38 out of 264 districts in Kansas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nemaha Central High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Kansas, with a statewide ranking as high as 5th out of 313 schools in the 2015-2016 school year. The school has maintained a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade and boasts exceptional four-year graduation rates, ranging from 88.1% to 98.1% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's dropout rates are very low, ranging from 0.6% to 1.6% in recent years, well below the state average. Nemaha Central High School consistently outperforms the state average in mathematics proficiency, with 10th-grade and overall mathematics proficiency rates ranging from 30.6% to 53.59%, compared to the state average of 21.04% to 38.73%.

While Sabetha High School and Axtell High are nearby schools, Centralia High, which is part of the Vermillion District, has shown stronger performance in some areas, particularly in Mathematics and Science. Nemaha Central High School has demonstrated a consistent pattern of improvement over the years, with its statewide ranking and test scores steadily increasing, indicating a focus on continuous academic growth.

242

Students ?

16.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,413

Per pupil spending ?

19.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

214 N. 11th
Seneca, KS 66538

(785) 336-3557

District: Nemaha Central

Feeder schools for Nemaha Central High School:

Elementary:

Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.6%

Hispanic:

6.2%

Two or more races:

0.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 84th percentile in 2015 → 64th in 2025

Strengths

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Kansas average (90%)

✓Above the Kansas median (64th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 20 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!English Language Arts scores 10 pts below the Kansas average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

District avg53%

Kansas avg42%

119^th of 332

Kansas public high schools ?

Top 36%▼ down 20 pts since 2015

From top 16% (2015) to top 36% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

38^th of 264Nemaha Central among Kansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	59.7	119 of 332	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	95.8	7 of 318	97.8%	★★★★★
2023	85.1	22 of 327	93.3%	★★★★★
2022	81.0	42 of 324	87.0%	★★★★☆
2021	76.7	45 of 320	85.9%	★★★★☆
2019	65.7	87 of 325	73.2%	★★★★☆
2018	74.6	56 of 314	82.2%	★★★★☆
2017	88.3	34 of 316	89.2%	★★★★☆
2016	98.1	5 of 313	98.4%	★★★★★
2015	76.1	51 of 326	84.4%	★★★★☆
2013	69.3	95 of 323	70.6%	★★★★☆
2012	67.8	98 of 317	69.1%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	86.1	19 of 250	92.4%	★★★★★
2019	79.5	34 of 249	86.3%	★★★★☆
2018	70.8	56 of 248	77.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	50.3	114 of 246	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	95.3	4 of 249	98.4%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	58.6	92 of 258	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	41.9	155 of 252	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	73.3	53 of 248	78.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	55.4	127 of 306	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	92.4	11 of 295	96.3%	★★★★★
2023	81.3	37 of 309	88.0%	★★★★☆
2022	79.4	39 of 307	87.3%	★★★★☆
2021	75.3	46 of 302	84.8%	★★★★☆
2019	56.6	117 of 306	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.6	58 of 296	80.4%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2021)92nd percentile+6 vs school

Male (2021)64th percentile-22 vs school

White (2025)58th percentile-6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)54th percentile-10 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics49%+10 vs state

English Language Arts34%-10 vs state

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Schools Near Nemaha Central High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)				KAP Mathematics (2025)				KAP Science (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 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science 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
Centralia High	Public	7-12	507 John Riggins Ave	Centralia	66415	Nemaha County	Vermillion	No	No	No	No	(785) 857-3324	145	14	10.2	28.3%	134 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	6 (4.1%)	59	123^rd of 332 public high schools	63.0%		36.5	217^th of 318 public high schools	31.8%	94	53.8	56.0	27.3	46.6	53.8	64.0	63.6	60.3	64.0	64.0	$14,924	$256	$14,668
Axtell High	Public	9-12	504 Pine Street	Axtell	66403	Marshall County	Prairie Hills	No	No	No	No	(785) 736-2237	49	6	8.8	24.5%	47 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59.6	121^st of 332 public high schools	63.6%		95.9	5^th of 318 public high schools	98.4%	116			33.3	33.3			50.0	50.0			$18,589	$584	$18,005
Sabetha High School	Public	9-12	1011 Bluejay Blvd	Sabetha	66534	Nemaha County	Prairie Hills	No	No	No	No	(785) 284-2155	217	23	9.3	30.4%	199 (91.7%)	3 (1.4%)	5 (2.3%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.2%)	86	37^th of 332 public high schools	88.9%		82.3	38^th of 318 public high schools	88.1%	1			52.8	52.8			52.8	52.8			$15,770	$573	$15,197

Frequently Asked Questions about Nemaha Central High School

What is the racial makeup of Nemaha Central High School?

Students at Nemaha Central High School are 93% White, 6% Hispanic.

What district is Nemaha Central High School in?

Nemaha Central

Is Nemaha Central High School a good school?

Nemaha Central High School ranks 119^th of 332 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Nemaha Central High School?

Nemaha Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Nemaha Central Elementary and Middle School

How many students attend Nemaha Central High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 242 students attended Nemaha Central High School.

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