Friend Public Schools School District
School District · Friend, Nebraska
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,673
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,673
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#106 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,673
+$309 vs Nebraska median
District size
242 students
Smaller than Nebraska median
About Friend Public Schools
Friend Public Schools is a Friend, Nebraska school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 242 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.1:1. The district invests $17,673 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Friend Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Friend High Schools, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Friend Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 63.3% and ELA proficiency of 48.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Friend Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Friend Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Friend Public Schools
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Friend
- Total Enrollment
- 242
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Friend Public Schools?
Friend Public Schools has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Friend Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Friend Public Schools is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Friend Public Schools?
Friend Public Schools spends $17,673 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Friend Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Friend Public Schools is 10.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Friend Public Schools?
Friend High Schools is the highest-rated school in Friend Public Schools with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Friend Public Schools?
Across schools in Friend Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 63.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.3%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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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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