Best Thayer County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 341 students in Thayer County, NE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Thayer County, NE are Thayer Central High School, Bruning-davenport High 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Thayer County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nebraska public high schools.
Thayer County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bruning-davenport High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Thayer County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thayer Central High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
930 Eads Ave
Hebron, NE 68370
(402) 768-6117
Gr: 7-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Bruning-davenport High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
340 Carroll St
Bruning, NE 68322
(402) 353-4685
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Deshler High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1402 3rd St
Deshler, NE 68340
(402) 365-7272
Gr: 7-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Thayer County, NE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Thayer County, NE include Thayer Central High School, Bruning-davenport High School and Deshler High School.
How many public high schools are located in Thayer County?
3 public high schools are located in Thayer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Thayer County?
Thayer County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Thayer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Thayer County include: Bruning-davenport High School vs. Thayer Central High School

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