Total enrollment
880
-30 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
Thayer County
Nebraska · Public K-12
Public schools in Thayer County, Nebraska total 9, with combined enrollment of about 880 students against a county population of 4,901. That breaks down as 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high.
7-year change in Thayer County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 94%
% Hispanic
6%
was 4%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
9
3 districts
Enrollment
880
NCES CCD
Median income
$66,213
Below Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
31.8%
Below Nebraska avg
Elementary
5
468 students
Middle
1
51 students
High
3
361 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
THAYER CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHS
447 students · 3 districts in Thayer County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Thayer County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
23.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.0%
civilian labor
Median age
46
22.7% under 18
Test scores in Thayer County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Nebraska state average: 57.6%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- THAYER CENTRAL ELEMENTARY· 69.8%
- THAYER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL· 63.3%
- BRUNING-DAVENPORT MIDDLE SCH· 56.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THAYER CENTRAL ELEMENTARY | Hebron | Elementary | PK-06 | 256 | · |
| THAYER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | Hebron | High | 07-12 | 191 | · |
| DESHLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Deshler | Elementary | PK-06 | 126 | · |
| DESHLER HIGH SCHOOL | Deshler | High | 07-12 | 120 | · |
| BRUNING-DAVENPORT MIDDLE SCH | Davenport | Middle | 05-08 | 51 | · |
| BRUNING-DAVENPORT HIGH SCHOOL | Bruning | High | 09-12 | 50 | · |
| BRUNING-DAVENPORT ELEM/BRUNING | Bruning | Elementary | PK-01 | 48 | · |
| BRUNING-DAVENPORT ELEM/DAVENPT | Davenport | Elementary | 02-04 | 38 | · |
| DESHLER PRESCHOOL | Deshler | Elementary | PK-PK | 0 | · |
Cities in Thayer County
About Thayer County
Thayer County is a low-population county of about 4,901 residents in Nebraska. Its public-school system instructs approximately 880 students across 9 schools.
Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $66,213, roughly 24% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
Looking at the level breakdown, Thayer County is built around 5 elementary schools (468 students), 1 middle school (51), and 3 high schools (361).
THAYER CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHS is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 447 students across Thayer County.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 880 students, fell 3% from the 910 reported in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment contracted from 94% to 91%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Thayer County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
Thayer County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data