For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 184 students in Thomas County, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Thomas County, NE are Elementary School At Halsey, 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.
Thomas County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Thomas County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Thomas County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elementary School At Halsey
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
408 Hwy 2
Halsey, NE 69142
(308) 533-2204
Halsey, NE 69142
(308) 533-2204
Grades: PK-6
| 47 students
Rank: #22.
Thedford Elementary Attendance Center
Magnet School
(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
| 81 students
Rank: #33.
Thedford High School
Magnet 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
| 56 students
Thomas County Public Schools (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 Thomas County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Thomas County, NE include Elementary School At Halsey, Thedford Elementary Attendance Center and Thedford High School.
How many public schools are located in Thomas County?
3 public schools are located in Thomas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Thomas County?
Thomas County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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