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Boone Central High School

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Boone Central High School ranks 105 th of 146 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

105^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 146 Nebraska High Schools

Better than 28% of Nebraska high schools

Summary

Boone Central High School is a public high school located in Albion, Nebraska, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 204 students. The school is part of the Boone Central Schools district, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Boone Central High School has shown a mix of strengths and weaknesses in its performance over the years. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 50th out of 209 high schools in 2020-2021 to 144th out of 168 high schools in 2023-2024. This variability suggests inconsistent performance, with periods of strong performance followed by periods of weaker performance. However, the school has shown particular strengths in the performance of female students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who have consistently ranked in the top half of Nebraska high schools. The school's four-year graduation rates have also remained strong, ranging from 87.9% to 98.1% in recent years.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Newman Grove High School, St. Edward High School, and Riverside High School, Boone Central High School has shown some areas for improvement, particularly in academic performance in certain subject areas. The school's relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $19,809 to $22,588 in recent years, suggests that it may have access to adequate resources to address these areas of concern and build on its strengths to provide a more consistent and high-quality educational experience for its students.

210

Students ?

11.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,090

Per pupil spending ?

31%

Free/discounted lunch ?

605 S 6th St
Albion, NE 68620

(402) 395-2134

District: Boone Central Schools

Feeder schools for Boone Central High School:

Elementary:	Boone Central Elementary-Albion
Middle:	Boone Central Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.5%

Hispanic:

6.2%

African American:

1.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 72nd percentile in 2015 → 28th in 2025

Strengths

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Nebraska average (88%)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 44 percentile points since 2015

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school48%

District avg48%

Nebraska avg44%

105^th of 146

Nebraska public high schools ?

Bottom 28%▼ down 44 pts since 2015

From top 28% (2015) to bottom 28% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

61^st of 118Boone Central 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	38.8	105 of 146	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	17.1	144 of 168	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	67.9	68 of 215	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.1	76 of 202	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	74.1	50 of 209	76.1%	★★★★☆
2019	26.6	163 of 217	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	40.8	133 of 219	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	51.0	114 of 219	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	25.0	203 of 246	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	66.0	68 of 242	71.9%	★★★★☆
2014	41.3	163 of 247	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	57.0	104 of 247	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	68.0	66 of 245	73.1%	★★★★☆
2011	49.2	147 of 252	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	60.0	99 of 249	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	65.8	77 of 251	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	55.0	134 of 252	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	51.4	139 of 247	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2006	57.4	118 of 249	52.6%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	73.4	36 of 136	73.5%	★★★★☆
2022	35.9	87 of 132	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	63.2	49 of 138	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.8	72 of 142	49.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	29.1	105 of 144	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	72.6	22 of 89	75.3%	★★★★☆
2022	62.7	22 of 74	70.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	49.6	71 of 135	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	66.6	40 of 135	70.4%	★★★★☆
2021	74.2	28 of 130	78.5%	★★★★☆
2018	54.8	62 of 138	55.1%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	23.0	94 of 113	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	15.5	104 of 125	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	66.6	63 of 206	69.4%	★★★★☆
2022	48.3	100 of 196	49.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	70.1	50 of 200	75.0%	★★★★☆
2019	22.1	169 of 207	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.8	151 of 205	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)75th percentile+7 vs school

Female (2023)74th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2023)47th percentile-21 vs school

White (2025)17th percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Science51%+4 vs state

Mathematics44%+3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS Mathematics (2025)		ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT 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	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Boone Central High School	Public	9-12	605 S 6th St	Albion	68620	Boone County	Boone Central Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 395-2134	210	19	11.1	31.0%	190 (90.5%)	3 (1.4%)	13 (6.2%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	38.8	105^th of 146 public high schools	28.1%		17.1	144^th of 168 public high schools	14.3%	39			44.4	51.1	$21,090	$687	$17,381
St Edward High School	Public	7-12	601 Clark St	Saint Edward	68660	Boone County	St Edward Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 678-2282	73	12	6.3		56 (76.7%)	2 (2.7%)	12 (16.4%)	1 (1.4%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)					$28,355	$504	$23,893
Riverside High School	Public	9-12	408 W Dayton St	Cedar Rapids	68627	Boone County	Riverside Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 358-0640	77	9	8.9	51.9%	69 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)								(n/a)					$30,797	$439	$25,343
Newman Grove High School	Public	7-12	101 S 8th St	Newman Grove	68758	Madison County	Newman Grove Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 447-6294	85	9	9.4	40.0%	75 (88.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)								(n/a)	76.0	81.6			$31,584	$410	$23,505

Frequently Asked Questions about Boone Central High School

What is the racial makeup of Boone Central High School?

Students at Boone Central High School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% African American.

How many students attend Boone Central High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 210 students attended Boone Central High School.

What schools feed into Boone Central High School?

Boone Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Boone Central Elementary-Albion
Middle : Boone Central Middle School

Is Boone Central High School a good school?

Boone Central High School ranks 105^th of 146 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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