Best Public Middle Schools in Thayer County (2025-26)

Best Thayer County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 351 students in Thayer County, NE.

The top ranked public middle schools in Thayer County, NE are Thayer Central High School, Bruning-davenport Middle 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 middle schools have an score of 78% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Thayer County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Thayer County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Thayer Central High School

(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
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930 Eads Ave
Hebron, NE 68370
(402) 768-6117

Gr: 7-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rank: #22.

Bruning-davenport Middle School

(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
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106 N Juniper Ave
Davenport, NE 68335
(402) 364-2225

Gr: 5-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #33.

Deshler High School

(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 30-39%)
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1402 3rd St
Deshler, NE 68340
(402) 365-7272

Gr: 7-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Thayer County, NE

Thayer County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Carleton Public School (Closed 2006)

Box 136
Carleton, NE 68326
(402) 356-2401

Gr: PK-8 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 25%

Thayer Central Middle School (Closed 2006)

210 Hebron St Po Box 337
Chester, NE 68327
(402) 324-5555

Gr: 6-8 | 104 students Minority enrollment: 4%

Thayer Central Primary School (Closed 2023)

610 Jefferson Ave, Po Box 9
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 middle schools in Thayer County, NE?

The top ranked public middle schools in Thayer County, NE include Thayer Central High School, Bruning-davenport Middle School and Deshler High School.

How many public middle schools are located in Thayer County?

3 public middle schools are located in Thayer County.

What is the racial composition of students in Thayer County?

Thayer County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).