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Fairbury School District 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 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 906 students in Fairbury School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Fairbury School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
906 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fairbury School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 80-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#218 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.6%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.58
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
14%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
81%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,309 is higher than the state median of $15,379. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,354 is higher than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,309
$15,379
Spending / Student
$18,354
$16,683
Best Fairbury School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairbury Jr-sr High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 9th St
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-6116
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-6116
Gr: 7-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Intermediate School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
924 K Street
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-5041
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-5041
Gr: 3-6 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
808 F St
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-2418
Fairbury, NE 68352
(402) 729-2418
Gr: PK-2 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fairbury School District?
Fairbury School District manages 3 public schools serving 906 students.
What is the rank of Fairbury School District?
Fairbury School District is ranked #214 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) 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 Fairbury School District?
81% of Fairbury School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fairbury School District?
Fairbury School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Fairbury School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,354 is higher than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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