For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 341 students in Thayer County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Thayer County, NE are Bruning-davenport High School, Thayer Central High School and Deshler High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thayer County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Thayer County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public high schools.
Thayer County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Deshler High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Thayer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bruning-davenport High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
340 Carroll St
Bruning, NE 68322
(402) 353-4685
Bruning, NE 68322
(402) 353-4685
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Rank: #22.
Thayer Central High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
930 Eads Ave
Hebron, NE 68370
(402) 768-6117
Hebron, NE 68370
(402) 768-6117
Grades: 7-12
| 188 students
Rank: #33.
Deshler High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1402 3rd St
Deshler, NE 68340
(402) 365-7272
Deshler, NE 68340
(402) 365-7272
Grades: 7-12
| 111 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 high schools in Thayer County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Thayer County, NE include Bruning-davenport High School, Thayer Central High School and Deshler High School.
How many public high schools are located in Thayer County?
3 public high schools are located in Thayer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Thayer County?
Thayer County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Thayer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Thayer County include: Bruning-davenport High School vs. Thayer Central High School
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