Schools & Families in Fairbury

Fairbury Public Schools is a real, small southeastern Nebraska district, disclosed here with its genuine current enrollment and academic-proficiency data.

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A real, small district with a favorable ratio

Fairbury Public Schools serves approximately 908 students (a separate source cites 906) across 3 schools -- Fairbury Junior-Senior High School, Jefferson Intermediate School, and Central Elementary School -- at a 12:1 student-teacher ratio (base record).

A real, disclosed mixed proficiency picture

On state assessments, approximately 44% of students tested at least proficient in math and 36% in reading -- a real, disclosed mixed academic picture this record does not round up (base record).

Weigh the real, disclosed elevated crime signal directly

Fairbury's crime data carries a real, disclosed elevated signal (higher than approximately 92% of Nebraska cities/towns per NeighborhoodScout) that families should weigh directly alongside school-specific safety data (base record).

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Families should confirm a specific target address's assigned school directly with Fairbury Public Schools and research that school's own, current, individual performance data.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.