For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 851 students in Thayer County, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 48 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Thayer County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Thayer County, NE are Thayer Central Elementary School, Bruning-davenport Elem/davenpt and Thayer Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thayer County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Thayer County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Thayer County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thayer Central Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1020 Eads Ave
Hebron, NE 68370
(402) 768-7287
Hebron, NE 68370
(402) 768-7287
Grades: PK-6
| 251 students
Rank: #22.
Bruning-davenport Elem/davenpt
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
106 N Juniper Ave
Davenport, NE 68335
(402) 364-2225
Davenport, NE 68335
(402) 364-2225
Grades: 2-4
| 40 students
Rank: #33.
Thayer Central High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
930 Eads Ave
Hebron, NE 68370
(402) 768-6117
Hebron, NE 68370
(402) 768-6117
Grades: 7-12
| 174 students
Rank: #44.
Bruning-davenport Middle School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
106 N Juniper Ave
Davenport, NE 68335
(402) 364-2225
Davenport, NE 68335
(402) 364-2225
Grades: 5-8
| 42 students
Rank: #55.
Deshler High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1402 3rd St
Deshler, NE 68340
(402) 365-7272
Deshler, NE 68340
(402) 365-7272
Grades: 7-12
| 119 students
Rank: #66.
Bruning-davenport High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 Carroll St
Bruning, NE 68322
(402) 353-4685
Bruning, NE 68322
(402) 353-4685
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Rank: #77.
Deshler Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1402 3rd St
Deshler, NE 68340
(402) 365-7272
Deshler, NE 68340
(402) 365-7272
Grades: PK-6
| 129 students
Rank: n/an/a
340 Carroll St
Bruning, NE 68322
(402) 353-4685
Bruning, NE 68322
(402) 353-4685
Grades: PK-1
| 47 students
Thayer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 136
Carleton, NE 68326
(402) 356-2401
Carleton, NE 68326
(402) 356-2401
Grades: PK-8
| 12 students
210 Hebron St Po Box 337
Chester, NE 68327
(402) 324-5555
Chester, NE 68327
(402) 324-5555
Grades: 6-8
| 104 students
610 Jefferson Ave, Po Box 9
Hebron, NE 68370
(402) 768-6038
Hebron, NE 68370
(402) 768-6038
Grades: PK-1
| 113 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Thayer County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Thayer County, NE include Thayer Central Elementary School, Bruning-davenport Elem/davenpt and Thayer Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Thayer County, NE?
8 public schools are located in Thayer County, NE.
What percentage of students in Thayer County, NE go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Thayer County, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Thayer County, NE?
Thayer County, NE public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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