Top Rankings
Thayer Central Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 447 students in Thayer Central Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Thayer Central Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
447 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Thayer Central Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#21 out of 246 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.2%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
23%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
95%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,521 is higher than the state median of $15,379. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,163 is higher than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,521
$15,379
Spending / Student
$19,163
$16,683
Best Thayer Central Community Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thayer Central High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
930 Eads Ave
Hebron, NE 68370
(402) 768-6117
Hebron, NE 68370
(402) 768-6117
Gr: 7-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Thayer Central Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1020 Eads Ave
Hebron, NE 68370
(402) 768-7287
Hebron, NE 68370
(402) 768-7287
Gr: PK-6 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Thayer Central Community Schools?
Thayer Central Community Schools manages 2 public schools serving 447 students.
What is the rank of Thayer Central Community Schools?
Thayer Central Community Schools is ranked #20 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Thayer Central Community Schools?
95% of Thayer Central Community Schools students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Thayer Central Community Schools?
Thayer Central Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Thayer Central Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,163 is higher than the state median of $16,683. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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