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Best High Schools in Firth, NE

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736

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Top rankedNorris High School46^th of 146 Nebraska high schools

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Norris High School up 11 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The city of Firth, Nebraska is home to a single high school, Norris High School, which serves grades 9-12 and is part of the Norris School District 160. This standout institution has consistently performed well, ranking in the top third of Nebraska high schools and maintaining a 3-4 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Norris High School's strong academic performance is evident in its ACT proficiency rates, which significantly exceed the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school also boasts a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15:1 and spends $14,169 per student, higher than the state average, likely contributing to its success. With an 87.9% four-year graduation rate, Norris High School is preparing its students for post-secondary success.

While Norris High School serves a relatively affluent student population, as indicated by its low free/reduced lunch rate of 10.79%, the school's consistent high performance and investment in education make it a standout option for families in the Firth, Nebraska area. The school's commitment to providing a quality education is reflected in its strong rankings, test scores, and overall metrics, positioning it as a premier high school choice in the region.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT English Language Arts (2025)	ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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	736	49	15.0	6.0%	670 (91.0%)	2 (0.3%)	40 (5.4%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.4%)	69.8	46^th of 146 public high schools	68.5%		67.3	57^th of 168 public high schools	66.1%	11	49.7	62.4	66.7	$14,839	$00	$12,629

Cities Near Firth

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Adams	7.46 mi	2	104^th
Bennet	11.3 mi	1	18^th
Lincoln	11.4 mi	85	112^th
Sterling	13.36 mi	2
Palmyra	16.15 mi	2	7^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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