Thayer Central Community Schools

Summary:

The Thayer Central Community Schools district in Nebraska is home to two standout schools: Thayer Central Elementary and Thayer Central High School. Both schools have consistently outperformed the state average in academic proficiency, with Thayer Central Elementary ranking 72nd out of 274 Nebraska elementary schools and Thayer Central High School ranking 29th out of 146 Nebraska high schools in the 2024-2025 school year.

Thayer Central Elementary boasts a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 19.3%. The school spends $21,216 per student, which is higher than the state average, and has a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.1. Thayer Central High School also holds a 4-star rating and outperforms the state average in ACT English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency for 11th-grade students. The high school maintains a high 4-year graduation rate of 87.9% and a low chronic absenteeism rate of 19.3%, while spending $21,391 per student.

Overall, the Thayer Central Community Schools district has demonstrated a strong commitment to academic excellence, with both its elementary and high school providing students with ample resources and personalized attention. The consistent performance of these schools suggests a focus on effective teaching practices and a dedication to supporting student success.

District Detail

930 Eads Ave
Hebron, NE 68370-0009

(402) 768-6117

SchoolDigger Rank:
19^th of 118 Nebraska districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 447

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)						NSCAS Mathematics (2025)			ACT English Language Arts (2025)	ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Thayer Central High School	Public	7-12	930 Eads Ave	Hebron	68370	Thayer County	Thayer Central Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 768-6117	191	17	11.3	18.8%	184 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	76.4	29^th of 146 public high schools	80.1%		21.1	140^th of 168 public high schools	16.7%	111					76.2	66.0			85.1	61.5	61.5	64.1	$21,391	$74	$18,195
Thayer Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1020 Eads Ave	Hebron	68370	Thayer County	Thayer Central Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 768-7287	256	21	12.0	37.5%	239 (93.4%)	2 (0.8%)	15 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75.3	70^th of 294 public elementary schools	76.2%		72.3	106^th of 428 public elementary schools	75.2%	36	70.8	74.4	72.4	69.4		71.9	79.5	82.8	79.7				$21,216	$1,111	$17,313

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Deshler Public Schools	7.87 mi	3	26^th
Bruning-Davenport Unified Sys	11.58 mi	4
Meridian Public Schools	16.86 mi	2
Shickley Public Schools	18.65 mi	2
Fairbury Public Schools	21.49 mi	3	116^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.