Fairbury Public Schools School District
School District · Fairbury, Nebraska
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
908
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
908
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Evaluating Fairbury Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Fairbury Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Fairbury Jr-sr High School
Fairbury · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jefferson Intermediate School
Fairbury · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#155 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,232
$1,132 vs Nebraska median
District size
908 students
Much larger than Nebraska median
Top-Rated Schools in Fairbury Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairbury Jr-sr High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Jefferson Intermediate School | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Fairbury Public Schools
Fairbury Public Schools is a Fairbury, Nebraska school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 908 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. District-level spending was $16,232 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Fairbury Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fairbury Jr-sr High School, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.
In standardized testing, Fairbury Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 58.1% and ELA proficiency of 53.7%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Fairbury Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fairbury Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Fairbury Public Schools
3 schoolsElementary Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Fairbury
- Total Enrollment
- 908
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- District spending per student
- $16,232NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fairbury Public Schools?
Fairbury Public Schools has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Fairbury Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Fairbury Public Schools is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Fairbury Public Schools?
Fairbury Public Schools's district-level spending was $16,232 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fairbury Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fairbury Public Schools is 12.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fairbury Public Schools?
Fairbury Jr-sr High School is the highest-rated school in Fairbury Public Schools with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What are the test scores in Fairbury Public Schools?
Across schools in Fairbury Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Fairbury Public Schools compare to other districts in Nebraska?
Fairbury Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Nebraska by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.7%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nebraska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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