Best Friend Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 250 students in Friend, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Friend, NE are Friend Elementary School and Friend High Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Friend, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Friend have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Best Friend, NE Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Friend Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 Main St
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Grades: PK-6
| 154 students
Rank: #22.
Friend High Schools
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
501 Main St
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Grades: 7-12
| 96 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Friend, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Friend, NE include Friend Elementary School and Friend High Schools.
How many public schools are located in Friend, NE?
2 public schools are located in Friend, NE.
What is the racial composition of students in Friend, NE?
Friend, NE public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

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