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Best High Schools in Zip Code 68826

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243

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Top rankedCentral City High School65^th of 146 Nebraska high schools

Summary:

The 68826 zip code is home to a single high-performing public high school, Central City High School, which serves grades 9-12. This standout institution is ranked 12th out of 168 Nebraska high schools and has consistently strong academic results, exceeding state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency.

Central City High School boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 87.9% and a low student-teacher ratio of 10.5, suggesting a focus on individualized attention. The school also spends a relatively high amount per student at $24,457, indicating a significant investment in resources. While the school serves a diverse student population, with 38.4% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, it has been able to support their academic success.

Overall, Central City Public Schools and, in particular, Central City High School, appear to be providing a quality education to the students in the 68826 zip code. The school's strong performance, high graduation rates, and focus on supporting its diverse student body make it a standout institution in the region.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				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	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
Central City High School	Public	9-12	1510 28th St	Central City	68826	Merrick County	Central City Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 946-3086	243	22	11.0	31.7%	224 (92.2%)	2 (0.8%)	10 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	58.4	65^th of 146 public high schools	55.5%		87.5	12^th of 168 public high schools	92.9%	53	66.7	45.5	54.6	$23,813	$125	$19,268

Cities Near Zip Code 68826

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Central City	0.28 mi	3	42^nd
Clarks	11.17 mi	1
Polk	11.82 mi	1
Palmer	15.73 mi	2
Grand Island	16.59 mi	26	110^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 Nebraska Department of Education.

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