For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 351 students in Thayer County, NE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Thayer County, NE are Thayer Central High School, Bruning-davenport Middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Thayer County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Thayer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thayer Central High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
930 Eads Ave
Hebron, NE 68370
(402) 768-6117
Hebron, NE 68370
(402) 768-6117
Gr: 7-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Bruning-davenport Middle School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
106 N Juniper Ave
Davenport, NE 68335
(402) 364-2225
Davenport, NE 68335
(402) 364-2225
Gr: 5-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Deshler High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1402 3rd St
Deshler, NE 68340
(402) 365-7272
Deshler, NE 68340
(402) 365-7272
Gr: 7-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Thayer County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 136
Carleton, NE 68326
(402) 356-2401
Carleton, NE 68326
(402) 356-2401
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 25%
210 Hebron St Po Box 337
Chester, NE 68327
(402) 324-5555
Chester, NE 68327
(402) 324-5555
Gr: 6-8 | 104 students Minority enrollment: 4%
610 Jefferson Ave, Po Box 9
Hebron, NE 68370
(402) 768-6038
Hebron, NE 68370
(402) 768-6038
Gr: PK-1 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Thayer County, NE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Thayer County, NE include Thayer Central High School, Bruning-davenport Middle School and Deshler High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Thayer County?
3 public middle schools are located in Thayer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Thayer County?
Thayer County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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