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Thedford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 127 students in Thedford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Thedford School District 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).
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).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
127 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
District Rank
Thedford School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#208 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,353 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
10,108 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
73,597 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
22%
# Black Students
6 Students
21,317 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
115 Students
203,278 Students
% White Students
90%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
560 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
15,283 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
14
19,504
# Students in K Grade:
7
22,318
# Students in 1st Grade:
5
22,898
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4
23,457
# Students in 3rd Grade:
8
23,201
# Students in 4th Grade:
12
23,506
# Students in 5th Grade:
9
23,198
# Students in 6th Grade:
8
23,396
# Students in 7th Grade:
12
23,395
# Students in 8th Grade:
7
24,061
# Students in 9th Grade:
11
25,222
# Students in 10th Grade:
8
25,356
# Students in 11th Grade:
9
23,606
# Students in 12th Grade:
13
25,378
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,717 is higher than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,709 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,717
$15,464
Spending / Student
$24,709
$16,776
Best Thedford School District Public Schools (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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Thedford School District?
Thedford School District manages 2 public schools serving 127 students.
What is the rank of Thedford School District?
Thedford School District is ranked #214 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Thedford School District?
90% of Thedford School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Thedford School District?
Thedford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Thedford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,709 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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