Deshler High School vs Thayer Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Nebraska, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deshler High School
Deshler · Public high · Grades 7–12
120 students
Thayer Central High School
Hebron · Public high · Grades 7–12
191 students
| Measure | Deshler High School Deshler, Nebraska | Thayer Central High School Hebron, Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank | #172 of 242 | #26 of 242 |
| National rank | #7664 of 16,910 | #1727 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 120 | 191 |
| Enrollment | 120 | 191 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.5% | 18.8% |
| Students per teacher | 7.5 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 62% |
| city | Deshler | Hebron |
| state | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thayer Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 52.7).
- •Thayer Central High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 34.5%).
- •Thayer Central High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 44.5%).
- •Thayer Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 32.5%).
- •Deshler High School does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 11.9).
- •Thayer Central High School is the larger school with 191 students compared with 120.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Deshler High School better than Thayer Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Thayer Central High School ranks higher (77.1 vs 52.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Deshler High School and Thayer Central High School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Deshler and Hebron in Nebraska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deshler High School: 120. Thayer Central High School: 191. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deshler High School and Thayer Central High School rank in Nebraska?
Deshler High School is 172nd of 242 and Thayer Central High School is 26th of 242 among high schools in Nebraska on the 2025 Success Index (US).