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Norris High School vs. Freeman High School

Should you attend Norris High School or Freeman High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Norris High School
25211 S 68th St
Firth, NE 68358
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Freeman High School
415 Eighth St
Adams, NE 68301
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Norris High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Freeman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 732 students in grades 9-12, Norris High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 208 students in grades 7-12, Freeman High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
732 students
208 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Norris High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Freeman High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Norris High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Freeman High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Norris High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Freeman High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Norris High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Norris School District 160 and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Freeman High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Freeman Public Schools and the state of Nebraska, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#450 out of 901 schools in NE
(Top 50%)
#108 out of 901 schools in NE
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Norris High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Freeman High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 50% in NE)
70-74%
(Top 30% in NE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norris High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Norris School District 160 and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Freeman High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Freeman Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 5% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norris High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Norris School District 160 and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Freeman High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Freeman Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 50% in NE)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norris High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Norris School District 160 and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Freeman High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Freeman Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in NE)
≥90%
(Top 20% in NE)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Norris High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Norris School District 160 and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Freeman High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Freeman Public Schools and Nebraska public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Norris High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Freeman High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
1
Grade 7 Students
-
37
Grade 8 Students
-
33
Grade 9 Students
184
41
Grade 10 Students
200
39
Grade 11 Students
173
32
Grade 12 Students
175
25

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Norris High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Norris School District 160 and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2003-04 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Freeman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Freeman Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Norris High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Norris School District 160 and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Freeman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Freeman Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Norris High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Norris School District 160 and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Freeman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Freeman Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Norris High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Norris School District 160 and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Freeman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Freeman Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
91%
97%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Norris High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Norris School District 160 and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Freeman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Freeman Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Norris High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Norris School District 160 and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Freeman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Freeman Public Schools and in Nebraska, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
0.17
0.06
This chart showcases the diversity score of Norris High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Norris School District 160 and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Freeman High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Freeman Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Norris High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Norris School District 160 and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Freeman High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Freeman Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Norris High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Norris School District 160 and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Freeman High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Freeman Public Schools and Nebraska, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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