Top Rankings
Friend School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 227 students in Friend 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 Friend School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
2 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
227 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Friend 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#95 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)6.2%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2022. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
6%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% White
92%
61%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,330 is higher than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,850 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$5,719 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$5 MM
$5,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,330
$17,314
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,850
$17,740
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Friend School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Friend Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Main St
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Friend High Schools
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Main St
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Gr: 7-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Friend School District?
Friend School District manages 2 public schools serving 227 students.
What is the rank of Friend School District?
Friend School District is ranked #109 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Friend School District?
92% of Friend School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Friend School District?
Friend School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Friend School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,850 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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