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North Bend Central High School

Q: Is North Bend Central High School a good school?

North Bend Central High School ranks 52 nd of 146 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

52^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 146 Nebraska High Schools

Better than 64% of Nebraska high schools

Summary

North Bend Central High School is a public high school in North Bend, Nebraska, serving 180 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the North Bend Central Public Schools district, which is ranked 12th out of 115 districts in Nebraska and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Bend Central High School consistently performs well academically, ranking 34th out of 202 Nebraska high schools and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2021-2022 school year. The school has maintained high graduation rates, with a 4-year graduation rate of over 87% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average. North Bend Central High School's students have also outperformed the state averages in standardized tests, including the ACT and NSCAS assessments, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Wahoo High School and Logan View Junior/Senior High School, North Bend Central High School stands out with its stronger academic performance and higher rankings. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, around 30%, and a higher spending per student of approximately $30,828, which may contribute to its exceptional educational outcomes.

174

Students ?

10.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$28,869

Per pupil spending ?

21.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1320 Walnut St
North Bend, NE 68649-5016

(402) 652-3268

District: North Bend Central Public Schools

Feeder schools for North Bend Central High School:

Elementary:	North Bend Central Elementary School
Middle:	North Bend Central Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.7%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Two or more races:

1.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 96th percentile in 2015 → 64th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (59% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Nebraska average (88%)

✓Above the Nebraska median (64th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 32 percentile points since 2015

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school59%

District avg59%

Nebraska avg44%

52^nd of 146

Nebraska public high schools ?

Top 36%▼ down 31 pts since 2015

From top 4% (2015) to top 36% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

11^th of 118North Bend Central Public Schools among Nebraska districts

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

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	78.9	30 of 238	87.4%	★★★★☆
2022	83.0	18 of 249	92.8%	★★★★★
2019	75.2	45 of 247	81.8%	★★★★☆
2018	69.9	57 of 225	74.7%	★★★★☆
2017	86.5	13 of 236	94.5%	★★★★★
2016	70.8	52 of 255	79.6%	★★★★☆
2015	82.1	17 of 256	93.4%	★★★★★
2014	68.0	64 of 252	74.6%	★★★★☆
2013	76.5	29 of 248	88.3%	★★★★☆
2012	55.1	118 of 255	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	57.3	106 of 246	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	58.9	99 of 254	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	61.1	95 of 243	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	52.0	153 of 245	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	73.1	45 of 227	80.2%	★★★★☆
2006	78.7	21 of 226	90.7%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	60.6	65 of 146	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.3	37 of 150	75.3%	★★★★☆
2018	66.1	38 of 147	74.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2019	60.3	58 of 153	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.0	41 of 141	70.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	79.8	29 of 217	86.6%	★★★★☆
2022	82.1	16 of 234	93.2%	★★★★★
2019	76.7	34 of 222	84.7%	★★★★☆
2018	59.2	75 of 203	63.1%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	66.3	52 of 146	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.2	53 of 168	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.8	103 of 215	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	77.8	34 of 202	83.2%	★★★★☆
2021	64.8	66 of 209	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	81.5	31 of 217	85.7%	★★★★☆
2018	91.6	8 of 219	96.3%	★★★★★
2017	72.3	54 of 219	75.3%	★★★★☆
2016	73.0	57 of 246	76.8%	★★★★☆
2015	86.4	10 of 242	95.9%	★★★★★
2014	62.1	101 of 247	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	77.8	34 of 247	86.2%	★★★★☆
2012	74.6	37 of 245	84.9%	★★★★☆
2011	56.2	116 of 252	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	76.3	31 of 249	87.6%	★★★★☆
2009	77.7	31 of 251	87.6%	★★★★☆
2008	52.6	150 of 252	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2007	67.2	64 of 247	74.1%	★★★★☆
2006	79.8	15 of 249	94.0%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	79.4	19 of 93	79.6%	★★★★☆
2023	29.8	97 of 136	28.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	66.9	35 of 132	73.5%	★★★★☆
2021	65.2	46 of 138	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	78.2	23 of 142	83.8%	★★★★☆
2018	87.6	14 of 144	90.3%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	63.6	26 of 89	70.8%	★★★★☆
2022	99.6	1 of 74	98.6%	★★★★★
2018	94.0	6 of 79	92.4%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	75.3	26 of 93	72.0%	★★★★☆
2023	70.7	42 of 135	68.9%	★★★★☆
2022	77.5	29 of 135	78.5%	★★★★☆
2021	56.5	52 of 130	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	79.4	26 of 140	81.4%	★★★★☆
2018	90.0	12 of 138	91.3%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	57.9	57 of 125	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	40.3	123 of 206	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	76.2	35 of 196	82.1%	★★★★☆
2021	53.0	90 of 200	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	78.2	34 of 207	83.6%	★★★★☆
2018	89.0	11 of 205	94.6%	★★★★★

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)

Middle school

White (2023)87th percentile~ school

Male (2019)62nd percentile-20 vs school

Female (2023)55th percentile-32 vs school

High school

Female (2024)80th percentile+11 vs school

Male (2024)72nd percentile+4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)71st percentile+19 vs school

White (2024)54th percentile-14 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Science71%+23 vs state

English Language Arts61%+18 vs state

Mathematics44%+3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)			ACT English Language Arts (2025)	ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Bend Central High School	Public	9-12	1320 Walnut St	North Bend	68649	Dodge County	North Bend Central Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 652-3268	174	17	10.4	21.3%	163 (93.7%)	1 (0.6%)	7 (4.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	66.3	52^nd of 146 public high schools	64.4%		69.2	53^rd of 168 public high schools	68.5%	1				61.0	43.9	70.7	$28,869	$375	$21,709
Cedar Bluffs High School	Public	9-12	110 E Main St	Cedar Bluffs	68015	Saunders County	Cedar Bluffs Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 628-2080	121	13	9.6	46.3%	104 (86.0%)	6 (5.0%)	10 (8.3%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$22,113	$347	$19,421
Schuyler Central High School	Public	9-12	401 Adam St	Schuyler	68661	Colfax County	Schuyler Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 352-2421	643	40	16.1	52.6%	68 (10.6%)	19 (3.0%)	551 (85.7%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1.5	140^th of 146 public high schools	4.1%		3.6	162^nd of 168 public high schools	3.6%	22				8.0	17.3	24.7	$15,725	$689	$12,182
Young Adult Program	Public	12	130 E 9th Street	Fremont	68025	Dodge County	Fremont Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 727-3024	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Scribner-Snyder Secondary School	Public	7-12	400 Pebble	Scribner	68057	Dodge County	Scribner-Snyder Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 664-2567	59	12	4.7	59.3%	49 (83.1%)	2 (3.4%)	6 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	1 (1.7%)								(n/a)							$41,733	$518	$38,035
Fremont Senior High School	Public	9-12	1750 N Lincoln Ave	Fremont	68025	Dodge County	Fremont Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 727-3050	1,677	94	17.7	60.0%	821 (49.0%)	15 (0.9%)	791 (47.2%)	6 (0.4%)	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	37 (2.2%)	13.6	128^th of 146 public high schools	12.3%		13.6	150^th of 168 public high schools	10.7%	22				35.4	30.1	36.8	$13,205	$155	$11,879
Wahoo High School	Public	9-12	2201 N Locust	Wahoo	68066	Saunders County	Wahoo Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 443-4332	341	25	13.5	22.6%	302 (88.6%)	4 (1.2%)	24 (7.0%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	70.9	43^rd of 146 public high schools	70.5%		79.2	27^th of 168 public high schools	83.9%	16				57.3	59.8	62.2	$20,921	$327	$14,922
Logan View Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	2163 County Road G	Hooper	68031	Dodge County	Logan View Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 654-3317	262	24	10.8	28.2%	241 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	21.5	120^th of 146 public high schools	17.8%		40.4	108^th of 168 public high schools	35.7%	12	56.1	78.3	67.8	42.1	31.6	42.1	$20,837	$130	$16,864

Frequently Asked Questions about North Bend Central High School

What is the racial makeup of North Bend Central High School?

Students at North Bend Central High School are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Is North Bend Central High School a good school?

North Bend Central High School ranks 52^nd of 146 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into North Bend Central High School?

North Bend Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : North Bend Central Elementary School
Middle : North Bend Central Middle School

What district is North Bend Central High School in?

North Bend Central Public Schools

How many students attend North Bend Central High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 174 students attended North Bend Central High School.

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