Thomas County Schools & Education
Thomas County, Nebraska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
95/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
—
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
N/A
National avg 87.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,386
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,521
School Score
95/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 64/100
State Score Position
#2
of 93 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Thomas County
Measured School Summary
Thomas County has a strong school score of 95/100. Graduation rate data is not available.
Funding Context
With $12,386 per pupil, Thomas County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 48% above the Nebraska average, while per-pupil spending is 18% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Thomas County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
3 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
95/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #2 of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data.
Completion
Not reported
Graduation-rate comparison is unavailable for this county.
Funding context
$12,386
$1,865 above the state average
School coverage
3
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Thomas County has 3 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Thomas County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Thomas County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#2
of 93 Nebraska counties with school score data. The county score is 31 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
2 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
THEDFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary and high visible
137 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
SANDHILLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary school only in this slice
47 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
SANDHILLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 2 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Thomas County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Thomas County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Thomas County, Nebraska
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Intimate Educational Landscape in Thomas County
Thomas County manages three public schools across two districts, serving a total enrollment of 184 students. This rural infrastructure is comprised of two elementary schools and one high school.
Thedford and Sandhills District Split
Thedford Public Schools is the largest district, serving 137 students, while Sandhills Public Schools accounts for 82 students. The county does not have any charter schools, focusing resources entirely on its public district schools.
Exclusively Rural and Very Small Schools
All three schools are in rural settings, maintaining an average school size of 61 students. Thedford Elementary is the county's largest school with 81 students, providing a small-town atmosphere for all grade levels.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Thomas County
Reported Enrollment
184
3 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Thomas County
THEDFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SANDHILLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
3 Public Schools in Thomas County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THEDFORD ELEM ATTENDANCE CNTR | Record | THEDFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS | THEDFORD, 69166Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 81 |
| THEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL | Record | THEDFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS | THEDFORD, 69166Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 56 |
| ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT HALSEY | Record | SANDHILLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS | HALSEY, 69142Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 47 |
THEDFORD ELEM ATTENDANCE CNTR
THEDFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
THEDFORD, 69166 / Rural: Remote
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT HALSEY
SANDHILLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HALSEY, 69142 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$12,386
State avg $10,521
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Schools in Thomas County, Nebraska — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Thomas County, Nebraska?
Thomas County manages three public schools across two districts, serving a total enrollment of 184 students. This rural infrastructure is comprised of two elementary schools and one high school.
What are the major school districts in Thomas County, Nebraska?
Thedford Public Schools is the largest district, serving 137 students, while Sandhills Public Schools accounts for 82 students. The county does not have any charter schools, focusing resources entirely on its public district schools.
What is the school experience like in Thomas County?
All three schools are in rural settings, maintaining an average school size of 61 students. Thedford Elementary is the county's largest school with 81 students, providing a small-town atmosphere for all grade levels.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.