For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 98 students in Friend, NE.
The top-ranked public high school in Friend, NE is Friend High Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Friend, NE public high school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Friend have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Friend, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Friend High Schools, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Friend, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Friend, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Friend, NE include Friend High Schools.
How many public high schools are located in Friend?
1 public high schools are located in Friend.
What is the racial composition of students in Friend?
Friend public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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