Top Rankings
Nemaha Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 782 students in Nemaha Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Nemaha Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
782 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nemaha Central School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (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 decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#8 out of 286 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
31%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
93%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,191 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,066 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,191
$16,276
Spending / Student
$13,066
$17,192
Best Nemaha Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nemaha Central Elementary And Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
110 N. 11th
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-2173
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-2173
Grades: PK-8
| 558 students
Rank: #22.
Nemaha Central High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
214 N. 11th
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3557
Seneca, KS 66538
(785) 336-3557
Grades: 9-12
| 224 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nemaha Central School District?
Nemaha Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 782 students.
What is the rank of Nemaha Central School District?
Nemaha Central School District is ranked #7 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nemaha Central School District?
93% of Nemaha Central School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nemaha Central School District?
Nemaha Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Nemaha Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,066 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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