Best High Schools in Scotts Bluff County, NE

Scotts Bluff County, NE has 10 high schools with 2,479 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Scotts Bluff County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Scotts Bluff County exceed expectations.

1. Southeast High School

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Goshen County School District #1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 83 Students

2. Banner County High School

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Banner County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 41 Students

3. Mitchell Secondary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mitchell Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 268 Students

4. Scottsbluff Senior High School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Scottsbluff Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1118 Students

5. Gering High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gering Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 581 Students

6. Morrill High School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Morrill Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 152 Students

7. Minatare High School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Minatare Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 78 Students

8. Bayard Secondary School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bayard Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 158 Students

Best Middle Schools in Scotts Bluff County, NE

Scotts Bluff County, NE has 4 middle schools with 1,238 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Scotts Bluff County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Scotts Bluff County exceed expectations.

1. Southeast Junior High School

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Goshen County School District #1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 39 Students

2. Bluffs Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Scottsbluff Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 785 Students

3. Gering Junior High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gering Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 414 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Scotts Bluff County, NE

Scotts Bluff County, NE has 27 elementary schools with 4,149 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Scotts Bluff County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Scotts Bluff County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Southeast Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Goshen County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 113 Students

2. Geil Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gering Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 246 Students

3. Lake Minatare School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Scottsbluff Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 83 Students

4. Lagrange Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Goshen County School District #1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 16 Students

5. Mitchell Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mitchell Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 352 Students

6. Longfellow Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Scottsbluff Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 384 Students

7. Lincoln Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gering Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 284 Students

8. Westmoor Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Scottsbluff Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 398 Students

9. Northfield Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gering Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 244 Students

10. Morrill Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Morrill Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 143 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Scotts Bluff County, NE

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Scotts Bluff County, NE has a total population of 36,084 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Scotts Bluff County, NE

7,891

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

26%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Scotts Bluff County, NE.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

25.29 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.59 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

21.69 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Scotts Bluff County, NE.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Scotts Bluff County, NE.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,037 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

38 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Scotts Bluff County, NE Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Scotts Bluff County, NE

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Banner County, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Morrill County, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Goshen County, WY

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Box Butte County, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Platte County, WY

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Garden County, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Grant County, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Arthur County, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Albany County, WY

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Hooker County, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations