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Johnson Co Central School District

358 N 6th
Tecumseh, NE 68450-0338
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 521 students in Johnson Co Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Johnson Co Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), 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
1,100 Schools
# Students
521 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Johnson Co Central School District, 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 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)
#109 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
52%
46%
50%
47%
60-64%
62%
≥90%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

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 $15,464. 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 $16,776. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,405
$15,464
Spending / Student
$16,649
$16,776

Best Johnson Co Central School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnson Co Central El-tecumseh
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
358 N 6th
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-3320
Grades: PK-3
| 162 students
Rank: #22.
Johnson Co Central Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
407 N 1st St
Cook, NE 68392
(402) 864-4181
Grades: 6-8
| 120 students
Rank: #33.
Johnson Co Central Elem-cook
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
407 N 1st St
Cook, NE 68329
(402) 864-4181
Grades: PK-5
| 82 students
Rank: #44.
Johnson Co Central High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
358 N 6th
Tecumseh, NE 68450
(402) 335-3328
Grades: 9-12
| 157 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Johnson Co Central School District?
Johnson Co Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 521 students.
What is the rank of Johnson Co Central School District?
Johnson Co Central School District is ranked #110 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson Co Central School District?
76% of Johnson Co Central School District 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 Co Central School District?
Johnson Co Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Johnson Co Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,649 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 521 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20% in NE)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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