For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 847 students in Thayer County, NE (there are 1 private school, serving 44 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 Bruning-davenport Elem/davenpt, Thayer Central High School and Thayer Central Elementary 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 75% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Thayer County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Thayer County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bruning-davenport Elem/davenpt
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
106 N Juniper Ave
Davenport, NE 68335
(402) 364-2225
Davenport, NE 68335
(402) 364-2225
Gr: 2-4 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
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 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
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 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Bruning-davenport Middle School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
106 N Juniper Ave
Davenport, NE 68335
(402) 364-2225
Davenport, NE 68335
(402) 364-2225
Gr: 5-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Bruning-davenport High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 Carroll St
Bruning, NE 68322
(402) 353-4685
Bruning, NE 68322
(402) 353-4685
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Deshler High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1402 3rd St
Deshler, NE 68340
(402) 365-7272
Deshler, NE 68340
(402) 365-7272
Gr: 7-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Deshler Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1402 3rd St
Deshler, NE 68340
(402) 365-7272
Deshler, NE 68340
(402) 365-7272
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
340 Carroll St
Bruning, NE 68322
(402) 353-4685
Bruning, NE 68322
(402) 353-4685
Gr: PK-1 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Thayer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 136
Carleton, NE 68326
(402) 356-2401
Carleton, NE 68326
(402) 356-2401
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 25%
210 Hebron St Po Box 337
Chester, NE 68327
(402) 324-5555
Chester, NE 68327
(402) 324-5555
Gr: 6-8 | 104 students Minority enrollment: 4%
610 Jefferson Ave, Po Box 9
Hebron, NE 68370
(402) 768-6038
Hebron, NE 68370
(402) 768-6038
Gr: PK-1 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Thayer County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Thayer County, NE include Bruning-davenport Elem/davenpt, Thayer Central High School and Thayer Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Thayer County?
8 public schools are located in Thayer County.
What percentage of students in Thayer County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Thayer County are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Thayer County?
Thayer County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Thayer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Thayer County include: Bruning-davenport High School vs. Bruning-davenport Middle School, Bruning-davenport High School vs. Thayer Central High School
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