Is Thayer Central High School a good school?

Thayer Central High School ranks in the bottom 16.7% of Nebraska high schools.

How many students attend Thayer Central High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 188 students attended Thayer Central High School.

What is the racial makeup of Thayer Central High School?

Students at Thayer Central High School are 97% White, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Thayer Central High School?

Thayer Central High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Thayer Central Elementary

Thayer Central High School

Summary:

Thayer Central High School is a public high school located in Hebron, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 190 students. The school is part of the Thayer Central Community Schools district, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Thayer Central High School has experienced fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 16th out of 247 Nebraska high schools in 2013-2014 (5-star rating) to a low of 140th out of 168 in 2023-2024 (1-star rating). The school has performed well for certain student groups, such as female students and low socioeconomic status students, but its rankings for male students and white students have been more average. Thayer Central High School has maintained relatively high four-year graduation rates, but has also experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, with a high of 21.5% in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools, Shickley High School and Bruning-Davenport High School have consistently ranked among the top high schools in Nebraska, with higher test scores and graduation rates than Thayer Central High School. Meridian High School and Deshler High School have also shown stronger performance in certain subject areas compared to Thayer Central High School, suggesting areas for potential improvement.

Detail:

Public 7-12

930 Eads Ave
Hebron, NE 68370-0009

(402) 768-6117

District: Thayer Central Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
140^th of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,884

Feeder schools for Thayer Central High School:

Elementary:

Thayer Central Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 188

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.3%

Hispanic:

2.1%

Two or more races:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Thayer Central High School ranks better than 63% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.64. (See more...)

Compare Details Thayer Central High School ranks worse than 83.3% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.08. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Thayer Central High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.3%), Hispanic (2.1%), two or more races (0.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thayer Central High School is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare Thayer Central High School employs 15.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thayer Central High School is $20,884.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thayer Central High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thayer Central High School 74^th of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Thayer Central High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Thayer Central High School 140^th of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See Thayer Central High School in the ranking list.)

Thayer Central Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Thayer Central Community Schools 100^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Thayer Central High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Thayer Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	34.97	184^th	226	18.6%
2007	64.78	74^th	227	67.4%
2008	62.89	80^th	245	67.3%
2009	68.71	45^th	243	81.5%
2010	67.61	59^th	254	76.8%
2011	80.49	26^th	246	89.4%
2012	48.53	140^th	255	45.1%
2013	49.99	129^th	248	48.0%
2014	40.13	166^th	252	34.1%
2015	66.81	70^th	256	72.7%
2016	68.52	59^th	255	76.9%
2017	85.85	14^th	236	94.1%
2018	68.39	61^st	225	72.9%
2019	80.24	27^th	247	89.1%
2021	66.85	61^st	223	72.6%
2022	78.48	32^nd	249	87.1%
2023	76.24	39^th	238	83.6%
2024	63.64	74^th	200	63.0%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Thayer Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	72.19	26^th	147	82.3%
2021	49.39	77^th	137	43.8%
2022	69.53	36^th	150	76.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Thayer Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	77.33	22^nd	153	85.6%
2021	75.84	21^st	144	85.4%
2023	44.78	93^rd	156	40.4%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Thayer Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	68.97	50^th	203	75.4%
2019	75.71	35^th	222	84.2%
2021	66.65	51^st	204	75.0%
2022	77.99	29^th	234	87.6%
2023	73.01	47^th	217	78.3%
2024	77.36	25^th	141	82.3%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Thayer Central High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Thayer Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	69.86	58^th	249	76.7%
2007	75.52	31^st	247	87.4%
2008	66.81	71^st	252	71.8%
2009	76.46	34^th	251	86.5%
2010	52.37	135^th	249	45.8%
2011	60.18	98^th	252	61.1%
2012	83.00	17^th	245	93.1%
2013	94.93	2^nd	247	99.2%
2014	86.61	16^th	247	93.5%
2015	71.34	52^nd	242	78.5%
2016	63.97	91^st	246	63.0%
2017	21.36	178^th	219	18.7%
2018	66.93	72^nd	219	67.1%
2019	65.93	64^th	217	70.5%
2021	45.79	113^th	209	45.9%
2022	76.13	40^th	202	80.2%
2023	65.82	71^st	215	67.0%
2024	21.08	140^th	168	16.7%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Thayer Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	65.91	20^th	74	73.0%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Thayer Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	61.85	56^th	144	61.1%
2019	95.61	4^th	142	97.2%
2021	36.70	91^st	138	34.1%
2022	81.85	16^th	132	87.9%
2023	71.04	38^th	136	72.1%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Thayer Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	67.99	40^th	138	71.0%
2023	56.24	61^st	135	54.8%

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Rank History for high school White students at Thayer Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	63.06	69^th	205	66.3%
2019	59.71	76^th	207	63.3%
2021	40.91	117^th	200	41.5%
2022	68.44	52^nd	196	73.5%
2023	56.24	86^th	206	58.3%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, October 28, 2014

They have a great school and a variety of good educational programs. The school has 1 to 1 computers, but doesn't just use the bottom end equipment. My children are certainly given attention as individuals in a safe, caring environment. The superintendent and the elementary principal are just super people to work with, they really care about children. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Thayer Central High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	165	1	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	170
2003	165	1	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	170
2004	148	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	152
2005	143	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	146
2006	202	2	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	211
2007	181	2	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	189
2008	187	3	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	196
2009	188	3	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	196
2010	190	3	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	199
2011	169	3	0	6	0	0	1	179
2012	169	4	2	6	0	0	1	182
2013	163	5	2	0	0	0	1	171
2014	175	6	3	0	0	0	0	184
2015	163	9	3	0	0	0	0	175
2016	158	8	3	2	0	0	0	171
2017	160	5	2	4	0	0	0	171
2018	155	5	1	6	0	0	0	167
2019	166	5	1	5	0	0	0	177
2020	162	3	0	6	0	0	0	171
2021	174	2	0	4	0	0	2	182
2022	170	0	0	2	0	0	2	174
2023	186	0	0	2	0	0	2	190
2024	183	0	0	4	0	0	1	188

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thayer Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	170	14.5	11.7	25.9
2003	170	14.5	11.7	25.9
2004	152	12.4	12.3	28.9
2005	146	11.2	13.0	28.8
2006	211	16.5	12.8	35.5
2007	189	18.3	10.3	31.7
2008	196	17.2	11.4	27.6
2009	196	17.2	11.4	26.5
2010	199	18.4	10.8	30.7
2011	179	18.3	9.7	34.6
2012	182	17.9	10.1	29.1
2013	171	19.4	8.8	28.7
2014	184	18.6	9.8	25.5
2015	175	18.0	9.7	30.9
2016	171	18.0	9.5	31
2017	171	17.9	9.5	25.7
2018	167	17.8	9.3	25.7
2019	177	16.4	10.7	29.4
2020	171	16.4	10.4	32.7
2021	182	17.1	10.6	30.2
2022	174	16.2	10.7	30.5
2023	190	15.1	12.5	30
2024	188	15.4	12.1	30.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thayer Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	170	14.5	11.7	25.9
2003	170	14.5	11.7	25.9
2004	152	12.4	12.3	28.9
2005	146	11.2	13.0	28.8
2006	211	16.5	12.8	35.5
2007	189	18.3	10.3	31.7
2008	196	17.2	11.4	27.6
2009	196	17.2	11.4	26.5
2010	199	18.4	10.8	30.7
2011	179	18.3	9.7	34.6
2012	182	17.9	10.1	29.1
2013	171	19.4	8.8	28.7
2014	184	18.6	9.8	25.5
2015	175	18.0	9.7	30.9
2016	171	18.0	9.5	31
2017	171	17.9	9.5	25.7
2018	167	17.8	9.3	25.7
2019	177	16.4	10.7	29.4
2020	171	16.4	10.4	32.7
2021	182	17.1	10.6	30.2
2022	174	16.2	10.7	30.5
2023	190	15.1	12.5	30
2024	188	15.4	12.1	30.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Thayer Central High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$19,016 (90.8%)	$20,944
2020	$184 (0.9%)	$19,322 (89.9%)	$21,483
2021	$407 (2.0%)	$17,592 (88.2%)	$19,955
2022	$423 (1.9%)	$18,688 (85.4%)	$21,886
2023	$230 (1.1%)	$17,154 (82.1%)	$20,884

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thayer Central High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 27^th of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 39^th of 238 Middle schools	5.5%
Ranks 64^th of 217 High schools	Ranks 71^st of 215 High schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Thayer Central High School)	66	57	9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Thayer Central Community Schools)	66	57	9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Thayer Central High School)	59	89	30%
7th Grade Mathematics (Thayer Central Community Schools)	59	89	30%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Thayer Central High School)	66	71	5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Thayer Central Community Schools)	66	71	5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Thayer Central High School)	59	93	34%
8th Grade Mathematics (Thayer Central Community Schools)	59	93	34%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
8th Grade Science (Thayer Central High School)	79	79
8th Grade Science (Thayer Central Community Schools)	79	79
8th Grade Science (Nebraska)	62	64	2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Thayer Central High School)	50	39.3	10.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Thayer Central Community Schools)	50	39.3	10.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Thayer Central High School)	40.9	39.3	1.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Thayer Central Community Schools)	40.9	39.3	1.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Thayer Central High School)	31.8	35.7	3.9%
11th Grade Science (Thayer Central Community Schools)	31.8	35.7	3.9%
11th Grade Science (Nebraska)	26.4	25.3	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	177	190	7.3%
African American	5	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	5	2	60%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	166	186	12%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.4%	30%	0.6%

Schools Near Thayer Central High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Thayer Central High School	Public	7-12	930 Eads Ave	Hebron	68370	Thayer County	Thayer Central Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 768-6117	188	15	12.1	30.9%	183 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	21.1	140^th of 168 public high schools	16.7%		65.8	71^st of 215 public high schools	67.0%	69	$20,884	$230	$17,154
Deshler High School	Public	7-12	1402 3rd St	Deshler	68340	Thayer County	Deshler Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 365-7272	111	14	8.1	42.3%	99 (89.2%)	1 (0.9%)	6 (5.4%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)								(n/a)	$23,037	$1,732	$18,840
Bruning-Davenport High School	Public	9-12	340 Carroll St	Bruning	68322	Thayer County	Bruning-Davenport Unified Sys	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 353-4685	42	8	5.3	35.7%	38 (90.5%)	1 (2.4%)	3 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	85.8	16^th of 168 public high schools	90.5%		96.8	2^nd of 215 public high schools	99.1%	14	$33,900	$252	$29,297
Meridian High School	Public	7-12	72380 560th Ave	Daykin	68338	Jefferson County	Meridian Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 446-7265	102	12	8.3	55.9%	89 (87.3%)	1 (1.0%)	10 (9.8%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)	$23,059	$1,384	$19,942
Shickley High School	Public	7-12	104 E Murray	Shickley	68436	Fillmore County	Shickley Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 627-3375	61	9	7.1	16.4%	56 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)								(n/a)	$31,253	$234	$26,582

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