Friend Public Schools, Nebraska

Friend Public Schools is a unified school district in Saline County and Seward County, Nebraska, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 1,540 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 110 sq mi (285 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,540 ± 236
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Saline County86% of the district’s landSeward County13% of the district’s land
Land area
110 sq mi (285 km²)
Median household income
$89,000 ± $14,277
Median home value
$176,900 ± $12,116
Water area
0.15 sq mi (0.4 km²)
State
Nebraska
Census code (GEOID)
3100096
Coordinates (central point)
40.631292, -97.284830

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Friend Public Schools, largest first

  1. Friend (city)1,155 people
  2. Friend Precinct120 people
  3. Lincoln Precinct119 people
  4. Turkey Creek Precinct21 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Exeter-Milligan Public Schools6.5 mi southwest
  2. Dorchester Public Schools8.4 mi east
  3. Milford Public Schools16 mi northeast
  4. Wilber-Clatonia Public Schools17 mi southeast
  5. Centennial Public Schools19 mi north

These share a boundary with Friend Public Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Friend Public Schools before you rely on it.

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