For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 127 students in Thedford, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Thedford, NE are Thedford Elementary Attendance Center and Thedford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thedford, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Thedford have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Thedford, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thedford Elementary Attendance Center
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
407 Court
Thedford, NE 69166
(308) 645-2214
Thedford, NE 69166
(308) 645-2214
Grades: PK-6
| 67 students
Rank: #22.
Thedford High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
304 Maple St
Thedford, NE 69166
(308) 645-2230
Thedford, NE 69166
(308) 645-2230
Grades: 7-12
| 60 students
Thedford, Nebraska 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
407 Court Box 248
Thedford, NE 69166
(308) 645-2214
Thedford, NE 69166
(308) 645-2214
Grades: PK-6
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Thedford, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Thedford, NE include Thedford Elementary Attendance Center and Thedford High School.
How many public schools are located in Thedford?
2 public schools are located in Thedford.
What is the racial composition of students in Thedford?
Thedford public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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