For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 44%), and reading proficiency 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Bruning-davenport Middle School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
106 N Juniper Ave
Davenport, NE 68335
(402) 364-2225
Davenport, NE 68335
(402) 364-2225
Grades: 5-8
| 52 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 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).
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