North Bend Central School District

1320 Walnut St
North Bend, NE 68649-5016
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

North Bend Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 586 students in North Bend Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in North Bend Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,094 Schools
# Students
586 Students
329,255 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
23,934 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

North Bend Central School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 246 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#22 out of 246 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of North Bend Central   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Bend Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Bend Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Bend Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of North Bend Central   School District and public school graduation rate of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,332 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
9,839 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
69,524 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
21%
# Black Students
3 Students
21,562 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
552 Students
208,151 Students
% White Students
94%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
520 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
14,982 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
32
19,472
# Students in K Grade:
45
22,931
# Students in 1st Grade:
46
23,393
# Students in 2nd Grade:
37
23,143
# Students in 3rd Grade:
35
23,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
38
23,163
# Students in 5th Grade:
38
23,306
# Students in 6th Grade:
43
23,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
46
23,866
# Students in 8th Grade:
49
24,410
# Students in 9th Grade:
43
25,240
# Students in 10th Grade:
39
24,014
# Students in 11th Grade:
49
24,070
# Students in 12th Grade:
46
25,648
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,585 is higher than the state median of $15,429. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,020 is higher than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$5,080 MM
This chart displays total revenue of North Bend Central   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$10 MM
$5,511 MM
This chart displays total spending of North Bend Central   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,585
$15,429
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in North Bend Central   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,020
$16,737
This chart displays average spending per public school student in North Bend Central   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best North Bend Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Bend Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
420 E 11th St
North Bend, NE 68649
(402) 652-8122
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #22.
North Bend Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1320 Walnut St
North Bend, NE 68649
(402) 652-3268
Grades: 8-12
| 226 students
Rank: #33.
North Bend Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1320 Walnut St
North Bend, NE 68649
(402) 652-3268
Grades: 6-7
| 89 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Bend Central School District?
North Bend Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 586 students.
What is the rank of North Bend Central School District?
North Bend Central School District is ranked #15 out of 246 school districts in Nebraska (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Bend Central School District?
94% of North Bend Central School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Bend Central School District?
North Bend Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is North Bend Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,020 is higher than the state median of $16,737. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20% in NE)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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