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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 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 127 students in Thedford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Thedford School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), 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
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#164 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
22%
% Black
5%
7%
% White
90%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thedford Elementary Attendance Center
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
407 Court
Thedford, NE 69166
(308) 645-2214
Thedford, NE 69166
(308) 645-2214
Gr: PK-6 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Thedford High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
304 Maple St
Thedford, NE 69166
(308) 645-2230
Thedford, NE 69166
(308) 645-2230
Gr: 7-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 #166 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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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