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Adams Central Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,029 students in Adams Central Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Adams Central Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
3 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
1,029 Students
328,084 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
24,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Adams Central Public Schools, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#67 out of 246 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
87%
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%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,961 is higher than the state median of $15,484. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,150 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,961
$15,484
Spending / Student
$17,150
$16,797
Best Adams Central Public Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adams Central Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
975 S Adams Central Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-0040
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-0040
Gr: PK-6 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Adams Central Jr-sr High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1090 S Adams Central Rd
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-3285
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 463-3285
Gr: 7-12 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
512 N Brass Ave
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 751-2245
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 751-2245
Gr: PK | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Adams Central Public Schools?
Adams Central Public Schools manages 3 public schools serving 1,029 students.
What is the rank of Adams Central Public Schools?
Adams Central Public Schools is ranked #63 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 30%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Adams Central Public Schools?
93% of Adams Central Public Schools students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Adams Central Public Schools?
Adams Central Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Adams Central Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,150 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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