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Thomas County

Nebraska · Public K-12

In Thomas County, Nebraska, the public-school system rolls up to 3 schools and roughly 169 K-12 students, with county median household income around $65,000. By grade band, the county runs 2 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Thomas County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
169
+10 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 93%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
2%
was 4%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
2 districts
Enrollment
169
NCES CCD
Median income
$65,000
Below Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
64.0%
Above Nebraska avg
Elementary
2
115 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
54 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
THEDFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
119 students · 2 districts in Thomas County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Thomas 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
White
89%
Hispanic
5%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
9%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
91%
Hispanic
5%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
28.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.1%
civilian labor
Median age
53
11.2% under 18

Test scores in Thomas County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 1 schools ranked. Nebraska state average: 57.6%.

Top 1 schools (ELA)
  1. THEDFORD ELEM ATTENDANCE CNTR· 56.2%

See all 1 schools in Thomas County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
THEDFORD ELEM ATTENDANCE CNTRThedfordElementaryPK-0665·
THEDFORD HIGH SCHOOLThedfordHigh07-1254·
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT HALSEYHalseyElementaryPK-0650·

Cities in Thomas County

Thedford2 schoolsHalsey1 school

About Thomas County

Thomas County is a thinly populated Nebraska county of about 564 residents, home to 3 public schools and roughly 169 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $65,000, 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 6% below the Nebraska median.

For a sense of the school types, Thomas County spans 2 elementary schools (115 students), and 1 high school (54).

THEDFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 119 students across Thomas County.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Thomas County has increased 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 159 students to 169.

On this page, the community for Thomas County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Thomas County?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Thomas County, Nebraska, with a combined enrollment of about 169.
How many high schools are in Thomas County?
Thomas County, Nebraska has 1 public high school, serving approximately 54 students.
How many elementary schools are in Thomas County?
Thomas County, Nebraska has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 115 students.
What is the largest school district in Thomas County?
THEDFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Thomas County, serving approximately 119 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Thomas County?
Thomas County, Nebraska has a population of approximately 564, with a median age of 53. About 11.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Thomas County?
Median household income in Thomas County is $65,000, below the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 6.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Thomas County?
Approximately 28.7% of adults 25 and older in Thomas County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Thomas County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 64.0% of students in Thomas County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Nebraska county average of 40.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Thomas County schools?
Across Thomas County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 7.1 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Thomas County?
Thomas County residents are approximately 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Black, 9% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data