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 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 242 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 62% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
242 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
24,032 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#85 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
94%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,872 is higher than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,723 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,872
$15,464
Spending / Student
$19,723
$16,776
Best Friend School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Friend Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Main St
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Grades: PK-6
| 144 students
Rank: #22.
Friend High Schools
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Main St
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Grades: 7-12
| 98 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Friend School District?
Friend School District manages 2 public schools serving 242 students.
What is the rank of Friend School District?
Friend School District is ranked #101 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Friend School District?
94% of Friend School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 $19,723 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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