| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mullen Public Schools | Seneca | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 163 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Sandhills Public Schools | Halsey | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 82 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Thedford Public Schools | Thedford | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 137 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Thomas County compares
Together they enroll 382 students across 7 schools. The largest is Mullen Public Schools with 163 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Thomas County, Nebraska
Thomas County has 3 public school districts covering 3 zip codes. The top-rated district in Thomas County is Mullen Public Schools (9/10). 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 Thomas County, NE?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Thomas 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 Thomas County, NE?
Of the districts serving Thomas County, Mullen Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 86th 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.