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FAIRBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Nebraska · Public School District
3
Schools
909
Students
$19,059
Per-Pupil Spend
+33% nat'l
55.9%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

FAIRBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a public school district in Nebraska serving 909 students across 3 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,059 is above average for a US public school district. 56% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 58/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–02262
JEFFERSON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL03–06270
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
FAIRBURY JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL07–12377
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,059+33% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
13%
75%
State
12.8%
Local (property tax)
74.8%
Federal
12.5%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (75%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
909
Students
56%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score58/100
StateNebraska →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $19,059 per pupil — 33% above the national average of $14,347.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in FAIRBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
FAIRBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS has 3 public schools, serving a total of 909 students.
What is the graduation rate for FAIRBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does FAIRBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS spend per student?
FAIRBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS spends $19,059 per pupil — 33% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in FAIRBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
56% of students in FAIRBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in FAIRBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
No, FAIRBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does FAIRBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS serve?
FAIRBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for FAIRBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in FAIRBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS is 58/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.