Thurston County Public Schools
Thurston County, Nebraska
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
11
public schools
Total Enrollment
2,116
students
School Districts
5
districts
How to use the Thurston County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Nebraska; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Thurston County has 5 district entries. EMERSON-HUBBARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 3 schools.
School records are spread across 5 listed communities. MACY has the most listed schools, with 3 records.
High schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 5 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Thurston County
Reported Enrollment
2,116
11 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Thurston County
UMO N HO N NATION PUBLIC SCHS
WINNEBAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT 17
PENDER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
WALTHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
EMERSON-HUBBARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
11 Public Schools in Thurston 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 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WINNEBAGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | WINNEBAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT 17 | WINNEBAGO, 68071Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 429 |
| UMO N HO N NATION ELEM SCHOOL | Listed only | UMO N HO N NATION PUBLIC SCHS | MACY, 68039Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 368 |
| PENDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | PENDER PUBLIC SCHOOLS | PENDER, 68047Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 261 |
| WINNEBAGO HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | WINNEBAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT 17 | WINNEBAGO, 68071Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 200 |
| PENDER HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | PENDER PUBLIC SCHOOLS | PENDER, 68047Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 182 |
| WALTHILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | WALTHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS | WALTHILL, 68067Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 158 |
| UMO N HO N NATION HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | UMO N HO N NATION PUBLIC SCHS | MACY, 68039Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 150 |
| WALTHILL HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | WALTHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS | WALTHILL, 68067Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 123 |
| UMO N HO N NATION MIDDLE SCH | Listed only | UMO N HO N NATION PUBLIC SCHS | MACY, 68039Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 113 |
| EMERSON-HUBBARD HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | EMERSON-HUBBARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS | EMERSON, 68733Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 66 |
| EMERSON-HUBBARD MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | EMERSON-HUBBARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS | EMERSON, 68733Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 66 |
WINNEBAGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WINNEBAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT 17
WINNEBAGO, 68071 / Rural: Distant
UMO N HO N NATION ELEM SCHOOL
UMO N HO N NATION PUBLIC SCHS
MACY, 68039 / Rural: Distant
PENDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PENDER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PENDER, 68047 / Rural: Remote
WINNEBAGO HIGH SCHOOL
WINNEBAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT 17
WINNEBAGO, 68071 / Rural: Distant
PENDER HIGH SCHOOL
PENDER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PENDER, 68047 / Rural: Remote
WALTHILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WALTHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
WALTHILL, 68067 / Rural: Distant
UMO N HO N NATION HIGH SCHOOL
UMO N HO N NATION PUBLIC SCHS
MACY, 68039 / Rural: Distant
WALTHILL HIGH SCHOOL
WALTHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
WALTHILL, 68067 / Rural: Distant
UMO N HO N NATION MIDDLE SCH
UMO N HO N NATION PUBLIC SCHS
MACY, 68039 / Rural: Distant
EMERSON-HUBBARD HIGH SCHOOL
EMERSON-HUBBARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
EMERSON, 68733 / Rural: Distant
EMERSON-HUBBARD MIDDLE SCHOOL
EMERSON-HUBBARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
EMERSON, 68733 / Rural: Distant
Thurston County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Thurston County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Nebraska. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Thurston County public school directory?
The directory lists 11 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Thurston County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Thurston County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Thurston County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Thurston County?
Start with the 5 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
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.