Top Rankings
Johnson County Central ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 521 students in Johnson County Central ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Johnson County Central ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
521 Students
328,277 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
24,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Johnson County Central ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 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
#136 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
20%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
76%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,405 is higher than the state median of $15,475. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,649 is less than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,405
$15,475
Spending / Student
$16,649
$16,787
Best Johnson County Central ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
358 N 6th
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-3320
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-3320
Gr: PK-3 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Johnson Co Central Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
407 N 1st St
Cook, NE 68392
(402) 864-4181
Cook, NE 68392
(402) 864-4181
Gr: 6-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Johnson Co Central Elem-cook
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
407 N 1st St
Cook, NE 68329
(402) 864-4181
Cook, NE 68329
(402) 864-4181
Gr: PK-5 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Johnson Co Central High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
358 N 6th
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-3328
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-3328
Gr: 9-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Johnson County Central ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools?
Johnson County Central ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools manages 4 public schools serving 521 students.
What is the rank of Johnson County Central ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools?
Johnson County Central ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools is ranked #127 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County Central ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools?
76% of Johnson County Central ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Johnson County Central ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools?
Johnson County Central ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Johnson County Central ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,649 is less than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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