For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 485 students in Centura Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Centura Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
485 Students
328,084 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
24,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Centura Public Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#100 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
6%
22%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
91%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
The revenue/student of $17,208 is higher than the state median of $15,484. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,474 is less than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,208
$15,484
Spending / Student
$16,474
$16,797
Best Centura Public Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centura Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 N Hwy 11
Cairo, NE 68824
(308) 485-4258
Cairo, NE 68824
(308) 485-4258
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Centura Secondary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 N Hwy 11
Cairo, NE 68824
(308) 485-4258
Cairo, NE 68824
(308) 485-4258
Gr: 7-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Centura Public Schools?
Centura Public Schools manages 2 public schools serving 485 students.
What is the rank of Centura Public Schools?
Centura Public Schools is ranked #89 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Centura Public Schools?
91% of Centura Public Schools students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Centura Public Schools?
Centura Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Centura Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,474 is less than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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