Best Schools in Thayer County, NE
Thayer County, NE has 19 public schools (7 high, 2 middle, 10 elementary) serving 2,614 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Thayer County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Thayer County, NE
The top high schools in Thayer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thayer Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thayer Central Community Schs • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 190 Students
2. Meridian High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 102 Students
3. Deshler High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deshler Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 117 Students
4. Shickley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shickley Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 58 Students
5. Fairbury Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairbury Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 377 Students
6. Superior Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Superior Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 130 Students
7. Bruning-davenport High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bruning-davenport Unified Sys • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 51 Students
Best Middle Schools in Thayer County, NE
The top middle schools in Thayer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bruning-davenport Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bruning-davenport Unified Sys • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 49 Students
2. Superior Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Superior Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 84 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Thayer County, NE
The top elementary schools in Thayer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thayer Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thayer Central Community Schs • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 250 Students
2. Meridian Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 122 Students
3. Shickley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shickley Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 106 Students
4. Deshler Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deshler Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 125 Students
5. Superior Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Superior Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 196 Students
6. Jefferson Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairbury Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 270 Students
7. Bruning-davenport Elem/bruning
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bruning-davenport Unified Sys • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 43 Students
8. Bruning-davenport Elem/davenpt
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bruning-davenport Unified Sys • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 35 Students
9. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairbury Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 262 Students
10. Deshler Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deshler Lutheran School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 47 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Thayer County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Thayer County, NE has a total population of 5,034 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Thayer County, NE
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Thayer County, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Thayer County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Thayer County, NE.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Thayer County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Thayer County, NE
How many schools are in Thayer County, NE?
Thayer County, NE has 19 public schools: 7 high schools, 2 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 2,614 students in total.
How do schools in Thayer County perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Thayer County score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Thayer County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Thayer County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Thayer County
4 places in Thayer County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (1)
- Bruning-Davenport Unified Sys (4 schools)