| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thayer Central Community Schools | Belvidere | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 440 | 2 | PK–12 | 6 |
| Bruning-Davenport Unified School System | Bruning | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 178 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Meridian Public Schools | Alexandria | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 224 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Deshler Public Schools | Deshler | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 242 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Thayer County compares
Together they enroll 1,084 students across 10 schools. The largest is Thayer Central Community Schools with 440 students. Districts here average 6.8/10, above the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Thayer County, Nebraska
Thayer County has 4 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Thayer County is Thayer Central Community Schools (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Nebraska. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Thayer County, NE?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Thayer County, NE. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Thayer County, NE?
Of the districts serving Thayer County, Thayer Central Community Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 93rd percentile among Nebraska school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Nebraska reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Nebraska and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Nebraska only, never across state lines.