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Best Schools in Friend, NE
Friend, NE has 13 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 1,771 students. On average they score 61% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Friend meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Friend, NE
The top high schools in Friend, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Friend High Schools
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Friend Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 104 Students
2. Dorchester High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dorchester Public School • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 91 Students
3. Wilber-clatonia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilber-clatonia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 187 Students
4. Centennial Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 148 Students
5. Exeter-milligan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Exeter-milligan Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 50 Students
Best Middle Schools in Friend, NE
The top middle schools in Friend, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centennial Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 100 Students
2. Exeter-milligan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Exeter-milligan Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 36 Students
3. Wilber-clatonia Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilber-clatonia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 143 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Friend, NE
The top elementary schools in Friend, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centennial Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 248 Students
2. Elementary School At Wilber
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilber-clatonia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 294 Students
3. Exeter-milligan Elem-exeter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Exeter-milligan Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 79 Students
4. Friend Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Friend Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 147 Students
5. Dorchester Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dorchester Public School • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 144 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Friend, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Friend, NE has a total population of 1,259 with 36% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Friend, NE
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Friend, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Friend, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Friend, NE.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Friend, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Friend, NE
How many schools are in Friend, NE?
Friend, NE has 13 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 1,771 students in total.
How do schools in Friend perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Friend score 61% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Friend meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Friend?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Friend
2 of 2 schools in Friend carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Friend. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.