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Friend ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools

501 Main St
Friend, NE 68359-0067
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Friend ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools 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 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 242 students in Friend ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in Friend ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools 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 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
1,099 Schools
# Students
242 Students
328,277 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
24,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Friend ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools, 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.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#95 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
74%
58%
45-49%
47%
70-79%
62%
(21-22)
≥50%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

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 $15,475. 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 $16,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,872
$15,475
Spending / Student
$19,723
$16,787

Best Friend ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Friend Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 Main St
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Friend High Schools
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Main St
Friend, NE 68359
(402) 947-2781
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Friend ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools?
Friend ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools manages 2 public schools serving 242 students.
What is the rank of Friend ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools?
Friend ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools is ranked #108 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools?
94% of Friend ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools?
Friend ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Friend ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,723 is higher than the state median of $16,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 242 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in NE)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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