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Schools in Tecumseh · Johnson County Central Public Schools

Tecumseh’s public schools outscore 55% of Nebraska districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Tecumseh, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Math proficiency in Tecumseh’s districts is 52%, above the Nebraska average (46%). 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
50%
▲ 3 pts vs NE 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
52%
▲ 6 pts vs NE 46%
2021–22
Spent per student
$19.0K
▲ 22% vs NE $15.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
10.7
NE 13.8 · smaller classes
Schools in town
3
428 students on the public path
In brief

Tecumseh’s schools, in brief

Above the state on tests

Reading proficiency is 50% and math 52% in spring 2022, against 47% and 46% statewide. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $18,988 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 Johnson Co Central Middle SCH, then Johnson Co Central High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Andrew Elementary School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

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 Tecumseh’s grade

B− Test scores

B: better than 55% 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 55%
Lower resultsHigher results
Nebraska towns with similar household incomes (163)Better than 59%
C+B+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 252 test results could put Tecumseh anywhere from C+ to B+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Tecumseh’s students in the tested grades sat them (252 in math, 252 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–3Johnson Co Central El-TecumsehJohnson County Central Public SchoolsA−
6–8Johnson Co Central Middle SCHin CookC
9–12Johnson Co Central High SchoolJohnson County Central Public SchoolsC−

Tecumseh’s public schools are run by Johnson County Central Public Schools, which also serves Burr, Cook, Elk Creek and Lorton 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.

Johnson County Central Public SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 500 students, up 3% since 2020–21 · 10.7 per teacher (NE 13.8)
$18,988NE $15,602 · FY2024
B
Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading50%
State average 47.1% · 252 students tested
Math52%
State average 46% · 252 students tested

Tecumseh vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
TecumsehBJohnson County Central

Every school in Tecumseh

4 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 Tecumsehby address
Johnson Co Central El-Tecumseh
Elementary · Grades PK–3
A−
158 students12:1Rate it →
Johnson Co Central High School
High · Grades 9–12
C−
166 students10:1Rate it →
Also serving Tecumsehin other towns
Johnson Co Central Middle SCH
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Cook
C
104 students10:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Andrew Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–6
Private · Catholic
19 students10:1Rate it →

Questions about Tecumseh’s schools

Are Tecumseh’s schools good?

They sit near the middle of Nebraska: the public schools Tecumseh children attend outscore 55% of Nebraska’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 59%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Tecumseh in?

Johnson County Central Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 500 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Tecumseh kids go to high school?

Johnson Co Central High School, with 166 students; its own test results earn a C−.

How much does Tecumseh spend per student?

$18,988 in Johnson County Central Public Schools (FY2024), against $15,602 across Nebraska. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Tecumseh?

Yes: St. Andrew Elementary School (Catholic, grades PK–6, 19 students).

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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.