Top Rankings
Freeman School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 500 students in Freeman School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Freeman School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
500 Students
330,500 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
24,242 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Freeman School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 246 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
97%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,990 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,371. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,092 is less than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,990
$15,371
Spending / Student
$13,092
$16,674
Best Freeman School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Freeman High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
415 Eighth St
Adams, NE 68301
(402) 988-2525
Adams, NE 68301
(402) 988-2525
Gr: 7-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Freeman Elementary-adams
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
415 Eighth St
Adams, NE 68301
(402) 988-2525
Adams, NE 68301
(402) 988-2525
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Freeman School District?
Freeman School District manages 2 public schools serving 500 students.
What is the rank of Freeman School District?
Freeman School District is ranked #25 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Freeman School District?
97% of Freeman School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Freeman School District?
Freeman School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Freeman School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,092 is less than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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