Best Schools in Scotts Bluff County, NE
Scotts Bluff County, NE has 34 public schools (7 high, 3 middle, 16 elementary) serving 7,409 students. On average they score 62% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Scotts Bluff County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Scotts Bluff County, NE
The top high schools in Scotts Bluff County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mitchell Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mitchell Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 268 Students
2. Morrill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morrill Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 152 Students
3. Bayard Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bayard Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 158 Students
4. Gering High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gering Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 581 Students
5. Scottsbluff Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scottsbluff Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1118 Students
6. Banner County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Banner County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 41 Students
7. Minatare High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minatare Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 78 Students
Best Middle Schools in Scotts Bluff County, NE
The top middle schools in Scotts Bluff County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Banner County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Banner County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 32 Students
2. Bluffs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scottsbluff Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 785 Students
3. Gering Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gering Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 414 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Scotts Bluff County, NE
The top elementary schools in Scotts Bluff County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mitchell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mitchell Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 352 Students
2. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gering Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 284 Students
3. Longfellow Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scottsbluff Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 384 Students
4. Westmoor Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scottsbluff Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 398 Students
5. Geil Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gering Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 246 Students
6. Lake Minatare School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scottsbluff Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 83 Students
7. Banner County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Banner County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 78 Students
8. Northfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gering Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 244 Students
9. Morrill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morrill Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 143 Students
10. Minatare Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minatare Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 65 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
25.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Scotts Bluff County, NE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Scotts Bluff County, NE
How many schools are in Scotts Bluff County, NE?
Scotts Bluff County, NE has 34 public schools: 7 high schools, 3 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 7,409 students in total.
How do schools in Scotts Bluff County perform on state tests?
On average, 34 schools in Scotts Bluff County score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Scotts Bluff County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Scotts Bluff County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 44%
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- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Scotts Bluff County
5 places in Scotts Bluff County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Scottsbluff (9)
- Gering (6)
- Minatare (3)
- Morrill (3)
- Mitchell (2)
School districts (4)
- Scottsbluff Public Schools (8 schools)
- Gering Public Schools (6 schools)
- Educational Service Unit 13 (4 schools)
- Morrill Public Schools (3 schools)