Is Freeman High School a good school?

Freeman High School ranks 77 th of 168 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Freeman High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 208 students attended Freeman High School.

What is the racial makeup of Freeman High School?

Students at Freeman High School are 97% White, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Freeman High School?

Freeman High School is fed by the following schools: Alternative : Freeman Elementary-Adams

Freeman High School

Summary:

Freeman High School is a public high school located in Adams, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 199 students. The school is part of the Freeman Public Schools district, which is ranked 55 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Freeman High School has consistently performed well on standardized tests, with students scoring significantly higher than the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 63.64% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 45.48%. The school has also maintained consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87% to 100% over the past few years, which are significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has shown strong performance for both male and female students.

While Freeman High School is the primary focus of this analysis, it is worth noting that the surrounding area is home to several other high-performing high schools, such as Norris High School and Junior-Senior High School at Palmyra. This suggests a strong educational ecosystem in the region. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rates, while better than the state average, still show room for improvement. By continuing to build on its strengths and addressing any areas for improvement, Freeman High School can maintain its position as a leader in providing quality education to its students.

Detail:

Public 7-12

415 Eighth St
Adams, NE 68301-0259

(402) 988-2525

District: Freeman Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
77^th of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,212

Feeder schools for Freeman High School:

Alternative:

Freeman Elementary-Adams

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 208

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.1%

African American:

1.4%

Hispanic:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Freeman High School ranks better than 92% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.91. (See more...)

Compare Details Freeman High School ranks better than 54.2% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.45. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Freeman High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.1%), African American (1.4%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Freeman High School is 12.3. (See more...)

Compare Freeman High School employs 16.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Freeman High School is $17,212.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Freeman High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Freeman High School 16^th of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Freeman High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Freeman High School 77^th of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See Freeman High School in the ranking list.)

Freeman Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Freeman Public Schools 55^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Freeman High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Freeman High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	86.03	6^th	226	97.3%
2007	70.06	54^th	227	76.2%
2008	71.56	33^rd	245	86.5%
2009	72.77	19^th	243	92.2%
2010	67.37	62^nd	254	75.6%
2011	56.86	109^th	246	55.7%
2012	73.78	42^nd	255	83.5%
2013	74.28	39^th	248	84.3%
2014	56.42	106^th	252	57.9%
2015	56.26	110^th	256	57.0%
2016	58.32	103^rd	255	59.6%
2017	56.06	102^nd	236	56.8%
2018	81.07	23^rd	225	89.8%
2019	76.47	39^th	247	84.2%
2021	81.04	24^th	223	89.2%
2022	73.33	47^th	249	81.1%
2023	89.49	8^th	238	96.6%
2024	83.91	16^th	200	92.0%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Freeman High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	70.79	31^st	137	77.4%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Freeman High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	80.40	17^th	141	87.9%
2019	65.35	47^th	153	69.3%
2022	66.55	50^th	160	68.8%
2023	83.58	17^th	156	89.1%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Freeman High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	77.45	27^th	203	86.7%
2019	69.94	50^th	222	77.5%
2021	75.20	28^th	204	86.3%
2022	67.91	55^th	234	76.5%
2023	87.54	11^th	217	94.9%
2024	80.49	19^th	141	86.5%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Freeman High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Freeman High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	73.20	32^nd	249	87.1%
2007	66.49	67^th	247	72.9%
2008	47.27	172^nd	252	31.7%
2009	73.34	52^nd	251	79.3%
2010	70.31	52^nd	249	79.1%
2011	87.52	19^th	252	92.5%
2012	93.70	2^nd	245	99.2%
2013	61.67	88^th	247	64.4%
2014	48.75	132^nd	247	46.6%
2015	74.87	40^th	242	83.5%
2016	66.43	80^th	246	67.5%
2017	76.17	42^nd	219	80.8%
2018	53.64	103^rd	219	53.0%
2019	69.32	54^th	217	75.1%
2021	94.95	5^th	209	97.6%
2022	78.74	33^rd	202	83.7%
2023	18.98	182^nd	215	15.3%
2024	56.45	77^th	168	54.2%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Freeman High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	43.28	83^rd	144	42.4%
2019	66.84	44^th	142	69.0%
2022	63.82	44^th	132	66.7%
2023	26.54	101^st	136	25.7%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Freeman High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	60.72	51^st	138	63.0%
2021	98.28	3^rd	130	97.7%
2022	81.95	25^th	135	81.5%

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Rank History for high school White students at Freeman High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	45.13	115^th	205	43.9%
2019	61.11	72^nd	207	65.2%
2021	92.30	10^th	200	95.0%
2022	74.66	40^th	196	79.6%
2023	13.59	184^th	206	10.7%

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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.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Freeman High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	158	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	159
2000	145	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	146
2001	139	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	140
2002	133	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
2003	133	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
2004	136	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	138
2005	147	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	149
2006	138	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	138
2007	139	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	141
2008	154	2	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	158
2009	154	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	155
2010	157	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	159
2011	155	0	1	4	0	0	1	0	161
2012	169	0	0	3	0	0	1	0	173
2013	170	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	173
2014	176	2	0	1	0	0	1	0	180
2015	180	2	0	2	0	0	1	0	185
2016	175	2	0	1	0	0	1	0	179
2017	177	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	179
2018	189	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	192
2019	185	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	187
2020	177	0	0	1	0	0	4	0	182
2021	187	0	0	0	0	0	4	0	191
2022	189	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	190
2023	197	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	199
2024	202	3	0	3	0	0	0	0	208

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 Freeman High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	159	15.1	10.5	12.7
2000	146	14.5	10.1	10.3
2001	140	15.2	9.2	7.1
2002	133	12.3	10.8	17.3
2003	133	12.3	10.8	17.3
2004	138	12.6	11.0	15.9
2005	149	14.1	10.6	20.1
2006	138	15.4	9.0	12.3
2007	141	13.7	10.3	8.5
2008	158	14.4	11.0	9.5
2009	155	14.4	10.8	12.3
2010	159	14.5	10.9	18.2
2011	161	15.0	10.7	18.6
2012	173	15.4	11.2	23.7
2013	173	15.5	11.1	28.9
2014	180	16.3	11.0	28.3
2015	185	15.0	12.3	23.2
2016	179	16.0	11.1	22.9
2017	179	16.2	11.0	20.1
2018	192	16.9	11.3	15.6
2019	187	16.9	11.0	17.1
2020	182	17.5	10.4	18.7
2021	191	16.8	11.3	22
2022	190	16.8	11.2	19.5
2023	199	17.2	11.5	18.6
2024	208	16.9	12.3	18.3

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 Freeman High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	159	15.1	10.5	12.7
2000	146	14.5	10.1	10.3
2001	140	15.2	9.2	7.1
2002	133	12.3	10.8	17.3
2003	133	12.3	10.8	17.3
2004	138	12.6	11.0	15.9
2005	149	14.1	10.6	20.1
2006	138	15.4	9.0	12.3
2007	141	13.7	10.3	8.5
2008	158	14.4	11.0	9.5
2009	155	14.4	10.8	12.3
2010	159	14.5	10.9	18.2
2011	161	15.0	10.7	18.6
2012	173	15.4	11.2	23.7
2013	173	15.5	11.1	28.9
2014	180	16.3	11.0	28.3
2015	185	15.0	12.3	23.2
2016	179	16.0	11.1	22.9
2017	179	16.2	11.0	20.1
2018	192	16.9	11.3	15.6
2019	187	16.9	11.0	17.1
2020	182	17.5	10.4	18.7
2021	191	16.8	11.3	22
2022	190	16.8	11.2	19.5
2023	199	17.2	11.5	18.6
2024	208	16.9	12.3	18.3

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 Freeman High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$300 (2.0%)	$13,297 (87.7%)	$15,165
2020	$316 (2.0%)	$13,853 (87.3%)	$15,861
2021	$316 (2.0%)	$13,416 (86.3%)	$15,540
2022	$461 (2.7%)	$14,418 (85.9%)	$16,783
2023	$293 (1.7%)	$15,151 (88.0%)	$17,212

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Freeman High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 39^th of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 8^th of 238 Middle schools	12.4%
Ranks 54^th of 217 High schools	Ranks 182^nd of 215 High schools	59.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Freeman High School)	68	72	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Freeman Public Schools)	68	72	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Freeman High School)	59	91	32%
7th Grade Mathematics (Freeman Public Schools)	59	91	32%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Freeman High School)	74	90	16%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Freeman Public Schools)	74	90	16%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Freeman High School)	41	82	41%
8th Grade Mathematics (Freeman Public Schools)	41	82	41%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
8th Grade Science (Freeman High School)	92	85	7%
8th Grade Science (Freeman Public Schools)	92	85	7%
8th Grade Science (Nebraska)	62	64	2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Freeman High School)	47.8	28	19.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Freeman Public Schools)	47.8	28	19.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Freeman High School)	39.1	20	19.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Freeman Public Schools)	39.1	20	19.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Freeman High School)	39.1	12	27.1%
11th Grade Science (Freeman Public Schools)	39.1	12	27.1%
11th Grade Science (Nebraska)	26.4	25.3	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	187	199	6.4%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	185	197	6.5%
Two or More Races	2	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.1%	18.6%	1.5%

Schools Near Freeman High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Freeman High School	Public	7-12	415 Eighth St	Adams	68301	Gage County	Freeman Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 988-2525	208	17	12.3	18.3%	202 (97.1%)	3 (1.4%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56.4	77^th of 168 public high schools	54.2%		19	182^nd of 215 public high schools	15.3%	105	$17,212	$293	$15,151
Sterling High School	Public	7-12	250 Main St	Sterling	68443	Johnson County	Sterling Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 866-4761	81	10	8.4	33.3%	70 (86.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$20,395	$322	$18,527
Norris High School	Public	9-12	25211 S 68th St	Firth	68358	Lancaster County	Norris School District 160	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 791-0010	732	49	15.0	10.8%	666 (91.0%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (5.6%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.5%)	67.3	57^th of 168 public high schools	66.1%		79.4	35^th of 215 public high schools	83.7%	22	$14,074	$95	$11,952
Lewiston High School	Public	7-12	306 Tiger Ave	Lewiston	68380	Pawnee County	Lewiston Consolidated Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 865-4675	72	11	6.6	13.9%	66 (91.7%)	1 (1.4%)	4 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)	$34,906	$147	$30,251
Beatrice High School	Public	9-12	600 Orange Blvd	Beatrice	68310	Gage County	Beatrice Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 223-1515	662	36	18.2	48.6%	556 (84.0%)	7 (1.1%)	69 (10.4%)	5 (0.8%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.7%)	19.5	143^rd of 168 public high schools	14.9%		47.1	111^th of 215 public high schools	48.4%	32	$14,398	$344	$11,530
Standing Bear High School	Public	9-12	11100 South 70th Street	Lincoln	68516	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 436-1315	317	30	10.4	18.6%	264 (83.3%)	9 (2.8%)	17 (5.4%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.3%)								(n/a)
Johnson County Central High School	Public	9-12	358 N 6th	Tecumseh	68450	Johnson County	Johnson County Central Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 335-3328	157	15	10.4	49.7%	110 (70.1%)	2 (1.3%)	37 (23.6%)	4 (2.5%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	35.7	114^th of 168 public high schools	32.1%		14.3	194^th of 215 public high schools	9.8%	80	$23,915	$451	$20,152
Junior-Senior High School At Palmyra	Public	9-12	425 F St	Palmyra	68418	Otoe County	Palmyra District O R 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 780-5327	185	20	9.0	27.6%	172 (93.0%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.8%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	66.9	60^th of 168 public high schools	64.3%		76.4	39^th of 215 public high schools	81.9%	21	$23,621	$160	$19,581
Educational Service Unit 5	Public	9-12	900 West Court	Beatrice	68310	Gage County	Educational Service Unit 05	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 223-5277	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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