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Schools in North Bend · North Bend Central Public Schools

North Bend’s public schools outscore 94% of Nebraska districts

In North Bend, 68% of tested students read at a proficient level, above the Nebraska average (47%). The grade covers the public school district serving North Bend, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Nebraska, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Nebraska state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
68%
▲ 21 pts vs NE 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
61%
▲ 15 pts vs NE 46%
2021–22
Spent per student
$18.3K
▲ 17% vs NE $15.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
11.8
NE 13.8 · smaller classes
Schools in town
3
574 students on the public path
In brief

North Bend’s schools, in brief

Above the state on tests

Reading proficiency is 68% and math 61% in spring 2022, against 47% and 46% statewide. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $18,296 per student, against $15,602 across Nebraska (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is North Bend Central Middle School, then North Bend Central High School. Enrollment is down 9% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind North Bend’s grade

A Test scores

A: better than 94% of Nebraska school districts. Test scores are above the Nebraska average; there is no graduation rate to add.

Nebraska school districts we grade (244)Better than 94%
Lower resultsHigher results
Nebraska towns with similar household incomes (383)Better than 93%
AA+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 305 test results could put North Bend anywhere from A to A+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of North Bend’s students in the tested grades sat them (305 in math, 305 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve North Bend, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5North Bend Central Elementary SchoolNorth Bend Central Public SchoolsA+
6–8North Bend Central Middle SchoolNorth Bend Central Public SchoolsB+
9–12North Bend Central High SchoolNorth Bend Central Public SchoolsA−

North Bend’s public schools are run by North Bend Central Public Schools, which also serves Bohemia, Chester, Cotterell and Douglas and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

North Bend Central Public SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 574 students, down 9% since 2020–21 · 11.8 per teacher (NE 13.8)
$18,296NE $15,602 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading68%
State average 47.1% · 305 students tested
Math61%
State average 46% · 305 students tested

North Bend vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Nebraska towns that share North Bend’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
North BendANorth Bend Central
Cotterell—North Bend Central
Union—North Bend Central

All 2 neighbors share North Bend Central with North Bend, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in North Bend

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Nebraska’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in North Bendby address
North Bend Central Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
A+
277 students13:1Rate it →
North Bend Central Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
B+
123 students12:1Rate it →
North Bend Central High School
High · Grades 9–12
A−
174 students10:1Rate it →

Questions about North Bend’s schools

Are North Bend’s schools good?

By Nebraska’s own tests, yes: the public schools North Bend children attend outscore 94% of Nebraska’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 93%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is North Bend in?

North Bend Central Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 574 students in 3 schools (2024–25).

Where do North Bend kids go to high school?

North Bend Central High School, with 174 students; its own test results earn an A−.

How much does North Bend spend per student?

$18,296 in North Bend Central Public Schools (FY2024), against $15,602 across Nebraska. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Nebraska. Stars are from neighbors.