Fairbury Junior-Senior High School

Summary:

Fairbury Junior-Senior High School is a public high school located in Fairbury, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 377 students. The school is part of the Fairbury Public Schools district, which is ranked 170 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fairbury Junior-Senior High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Nebraska high schools, with a ranking between 122 and 219 out of 217-247 schools over the past 10 years. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on ACT and NSCAS assessments, has been consistently below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In comparison, the nearby Tri County Junior-Senior High School has significantly outperformed Fairbury and the state averages on these assessments. Fairbury Junior-Senior High School's four-year graduation rates have been mixed, ranging from 87.0% to 97.0% in recent years, while the nearby Tri County Junior-Senior High School and Meridian High School both had a 88.1% four-year graduation rate in the most recent year.

The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.39% to 54.64% in recent years, indicates a significant population of students from low-income backgrounds. This may contribute to the school's academic challenges and high chronic absenteeism rates, which have ranged from 20.0% to 30.4% in recent years. While the school's relatively better performance for low socioeconomic status students and its higher per-student spending suggest opportunities for improvement, addressing the school's challenges will likely require a multifaceted approach that considers the unique needs of the community it serves.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 1501 9th St
       Fairbury, NE  68352-2164


(402) 729-6116

District: Fairbury Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
127th of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,423 Help


Feeder schools for Fairbury Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:    Central Elementary School
    Jefferson Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  375

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.3%
Hispanic:
10.4%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52% Help


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Compare Details Fairbury Junior-Senior High School ranks worse than 84.5% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.92. (See more...)
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Compare Details Fairbury Junior-Senior High School ranks worse than 75.6% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.83. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fairbury Junior-Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.3%), Hispanic (10.4%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fairbury Junior-Senior High School is 11.3. (See more...)
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Compare Fairbury Junior-Senior High School employs 33.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fairbury Junior-Senior High School is $19,423.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fairbury Junior-Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairbury Junior-Senior High School 169th of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Fairbury Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Fairbury Junior-Senior High School 127th of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See Fairbury Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Fairbury Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairbury Public Schools 170th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fairbury Junior-Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Fairbury Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 58.48 94th 226 58.4%
2007 34.94 175th 227 22.9%
2008 54.54 140th 245 42.9%
2009 45.98 173rd 243 28.8%
2010 39.61 185th 254 27.2%
2011 26.20 209th 246 15.0%
2012 37.00 188th 255 26.3%
2013 40.15 171st 248 31.0%
2014 52.46 120th 252 52.4%
2015 37.14 189th 256 26.2%
2016 33.22 191st 255 25.1%
2017 35.13 169th 236 28.4%
2018 54.74 104th 225 53.8%
2019 38.67 165th 247 33.2%
2021 28.90 174th 223 22.0%
2022 20.36 214th 249 14.1%
2023 34.10 175th 238 26.5%
2024 20.92 169th 200 15.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Fairbury Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.63 68th 120 43.3%
2019 34.11 88th 123 28.5%
2021 21.03 95th 115 17.4%
2022 21.03 101st 118 14.4%
2023 37.81 105th 144 27.1%
2024 28.37 70th 92 23.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Fairbury Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.34 55th 147 62.6%
2019 32.68 116th 156 25.6%
2021 52.81 72nd 137 47.4%
2022 54.07 77th 150 48.7%
2023 34.91 102nd 146 30.1%
2024 31.77 75th 106 29.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Fairbury Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.56 74th 141 47.5%
2019 45.36 92nd 153 39.9%
2021 18.84 123rd 144 14.6%
2022 9.55 147th 160 8.1%
2023 38.03 108th 156 30.8%
2024 31.35 78th 106 26.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Fairbury Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.78 130th 203 36.0%
2019 29.22 174th 222 21.6%
2021 21.10 178th 204 12.7%
2022 16.24 214th 234 8.5%
2023 30.74 166th 217 23.5%
2024 16.68 124th 141 12.1%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Fairbury Junior-Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Fairbury Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 71.96 40th 249 83.9%
2007 29.44 219th 247 11.3%
2008 50.49 162nd 252 35.7%
2009 54.82 129th 251 48.6%
2010 23.62 223rd 249 10.4%
2011 53.97 122nd 252 51.6%
2012 32.81 190th 245 22.4%
2013 56.75 105th 247 57.5%
2014 36.26 175th 247 29.1%
2015 17.92 219th 242 9.5%
2016 31.95 186th 246 24.4%
2017 52.48 111th 219 49.3%
2018 33.70 152nd 219 30.6%
2019 44.04 122nd 217 43.8%
2021 24.61 168th 209 19.6%
2022 16.81 177th 202 12.4%
2023 32.12 147th 215 31.6%
2024 26.83 127th 168 24.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Fairbury Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.79 47th 79 40.5%
2019 85.42 9th 82 89.0%
2021 30.58 59th 83 28.9%
2022 20.85 61st 74 17.6%
2023 45.73 41st 89 53.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Fairbury Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.19 87th 144 39.6%
2019 60.50 56th 142 60.6%
2021 23.49 108th 138 21.7%
2022 13.04 118th 132 10.6%
2023 45.37 77th 136 43.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Fairbury Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.11 101st 138 26.8%
2021 26.97 94th 130 27.7%
2022 24.20 102nd 135 24.4%
2023 24.03 102nd 135 24.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Fairbury Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.06 153rd 205 25.4%
2019 35.71 139th 207 32.9%
2021 20.42 168th 200 16.0%
2022 11.92 181st 196 7.7%
2023 17.42 176th 206 14.6%
2024 19.59 98th 125 21.6%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fairbury Junior-Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 439 0 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1989 448 1 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1990 474 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1991 468 1 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1992 483 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1993 493 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1994 499 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1995 506 1 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 516
1996 506 1 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 516
1997 530 1 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 541
1998 506 1 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1999 478 2 3 5 0 n/a n/a 2 490
2000 480 1 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2001 477 1 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 488
2002 474 3 4 8 2 n/a n/a 0 491
2003 474 3 4 8 2 n/a n/a 0 491
2004 496 2 5 6 2 n/a n/a 0 511
2005 502 2 5 8 2 n/a n/a 0 519
2006 453 0 5 9 2 n/a n/a 0 469
2007 426 3 3 9 2 n/a n/a 0 443
2008 414 5 3 14 4 n/a n/a 0 440
2009 383 6 3 11 2 n/a n/a 0 405
2010 361 6 3 9 4 n/a n/a 0 383
2011 358 6 1 12 3 0 4 0 384
2012 355 5 1 15 3 0 5 0 384
2013 367 4 1 18 4 0 5 0 399
2014 354 5 1 19 3 0 4 0 386
2015 357 6 0 21 3 1 5 0 393
2016 346 5 1 29 2 1 5 0 389
2017 343 2 0 28 1 2 5 0 381
2018 352 5 0 21 2 0 7 0 387
2019 337 4 0 24 2 0 10 0 377
2020 333 1 0 25 2 0 11 0 372
2021 361 1 0 24 1 0 10 0 397
2022 336 2 0 33 0 0 10 0 381
2023 330 0 0 29 4 0 14 0 377
2024 316 0 0 39 2 0 18 0 375

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fairbury Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 447 31.6 14.1 17.4
1989 455 31.7 14.3 20.9
1990 480 32.5 14.7 17.3
1991 475 33.5 14.1 17.1
1992 488 33.0 14.7 20.7
1993 497 34.4 14.4 19.7
1994 504 34.9 14.4 19
1995 516 33.8 15.3 15.9
1996 516 33.8 15.3 15.9
1997 541 34.5 15.7 14.2
1998 517 35.0 14.8 14.9
1999 490 35.1 14.0 22.7
2000 488 34.2 14.3 28.1
2001 488 34.2 14.3 27
2002 491 33.9 14.5 30.1
2003 491 33.9 14.5 30.1
2004 511 32.9 15.5 31.7
2005 519 33.6 15.4 32
2006 469 32.9 14.3 33.5
2007 443 33.5 13.2 32.1
2008 440 33.9 13.0 34.8
2009 405 32.8 12.3 38
2010 383 32.7 11.6 39.7
2011 384 32.8 11.6 46.6
2012 384 32.8 11.6 44.5
2013 399 34.1 11.7 47.9
2014 386 36.4 10.5 43
2015 393 36.0 10.9 45.3
2016 389 37.0 10.5 49.1
2017 381 36.1 10.5 45.4
2018 387 37.0 10.4 41.3
2019 377 36.6 10.2 50.1
2020 372 35.9 10.3 50.8
2021 397 36.0 11.0 51.9
2022 381 32.9 11.5 50.4
2023 377 34.9 10.7 54.6
2024 375 33.1 11.3 52

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fairbury Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 447 31.6 14.1 17.4
1989 455 31.7 14.3 20.9
1990 480 32.5 14.7 17.3
1991 475 33.5 14.1 17.1
1992 488 33.0 14.7 20.7
1993 497 34.4 14.4 19.7
1994 504 34.9 14.4 19
1995 516 33.8 15.3 15.9
1996 516 33.8 15.3 15.9
1997 541 34.5 15.7 14.2
1998 517 35.0 14.8 14.9
1999 490 35.1 14.0 22.7
2000 488 34.2 14.3 28.1
2001 488 34.2 14.3 27
2002 491 33.9 14.5 30.1
2003 491 33.9 14.5 30.1
2004 511 32.9 15.5 31.7
2005 519 33.6 15.4 32
2006 469 32.9 14.3 33.5
2007 443 33.5 13.2 32.1
2008 440 33.9 13.0 34.8
2009 405 32.8 12.3 38
2010 383 32.7 11.6 39.7
2011 384 32.8 11.6 46.6
2012 384 32.8 11.6 44.5
2013 399 34.1 11.7 47.9
2014 386 36.4 10.5 43
2015 393 36.0 10.9 45.3
2016 389 37.0 10.5 49.1
2017 381 36.1 10.5 45.4
2018 387 37.0 10.4 41.3
2019 377 36.6 10.2 50.1
2020 372 35.9 10.3 50.8
2021 397 36.0 11.0 51.9
2022 381 32.9 11.5 50.4
2023 377 34.9 10.7 54.6
2024 375 33.1 11.3 52

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fairbury Junior-Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $106 (0.6%) $14,475 (87.4%) $16,555
2020 $17 (0.1%) $14,730 (81.6%) $18,054
2021 $198 (1.1%) $14,176 (76.0%) $18,647
2022 $423 (2.4%) $14,756 (84.1%) $17,537
2023 $203 (1.0%) $16,133 (83.1%) $19,423

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fairbury Junior-Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 165th of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 175th of 238 Middle schools
 6.7%
Ranks 122nd of 217 High schoolsRanks 147th of 215 High schools
 12.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fairbury Junior-Senior High School)3854
 16%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Fairbury Public Schools)3854
 16%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4954
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fairbury Junior-Senior High School)5768
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fairbury Public Schools)5768
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fairbury Junior-Senior High School)3361
 28%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Fairbury Public Schools)3361
 28%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5062
 12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fairbury Junior-Senior High School)5954
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Fairbury Public Schools)5954
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (Fairbury Junior-Senior High School)5551
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Fairbury Public Schools)5551
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6264
 2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Fairbury Junior-Senior High School)24.528.1
 3.6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Fairbury Public Schools)24.528.1
 3.6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.4
 4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Fairbury Junior-Senior High School)34.724.6
 10.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Fairbury Public Schools)34.724.6
 10.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Fairbury Junior-Senior High School)34.724.6
 10.1%
   11th Grade Science (Fairbury Public Schools)34.724.6
 10.1%
   11th Grade Science (Nebraska)26.425.3
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students377377
African American40
 100%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic2429
 20.8%
Pacific Islander00
White337330
 2.1%
Two or More Races1014
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.1%54.6%
 4.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairbury Junior-Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 375 students attended Fairbury Junior-Senior High School.

Fairbury Junior-Senior High School ranks in the bottom 24.4% of Nebraska high schools.

Fairbury Junior-Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Central Elementary School
Elementary : Jefferson Intermediate School

Students at Fairbury Junior-Senior High School are 84% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.


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