For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,228 students in Scotts Bluff County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Scotts Bluff County, NE are Mitchell Secondary School, Scottsbluff Senior High School and Gering High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scotts Bluff County, NE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Scotts Bluff County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Scotts Bluff County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gering High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Scotts Bluff County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mitchell Secondary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1819 19th Ave
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-1707
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-1707
Grades: 7-12
| 281 students
Rank: #22.
Scottsbluff Senior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
313 E 27th St
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6230
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6230
Grades: 9-12
| 1,096 students
Rank: #33.
Gering High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 U St
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-3121
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-3121
Grades: 9-12
| 581 students
Rank: #44.
Morrill High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 E Hamilton
Morrill, NE 69358
(308) 247-2149
Morrill, NE 69358
(308) 247-2149
Grades: 7-12
| 170 students
Rank: #55.
Minatare High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1107 7th St
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1733
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1733
Grades: 7-12
| 83 students
Rank: n/an/a
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Alternative School
2620 College Park
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-0206
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-0206
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
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Special Education School
2620 College Park
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-3696
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-3696
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Meridian School
Special Education School
4215 Avenue I
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-3696
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-3696
Grades: PK-12
| 17 students
Scotts Bluff County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
190234 Carter Canyon Rd
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2004
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2004
Grades: PK-4
| 48 students
Center Based Pre School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
4215 Avenue I
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-3696
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-3696
Grades: PK-12
| 2 students
940 Crescent Drive
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 635-6852
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 635-6852
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1725 13th Street
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 633-4358
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 633-4358
Grades: PK
| n/a students
100928 Cr 16
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 632-6394
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 632-6394
Grades: PK-8
| 63 students
975 Crescent Drive
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 633-3321
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 633-3321
Grades: PK
| 37 students
330132 County Road L
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1030
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1030
Grades: PK-8
| 30 students
50033 County Road 26
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 632-4295
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 632-4295
Grades: PK-8
| 72 students
1900 Flaten Ave
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 633-3712
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 633-3712
Grades: PK
| 30 students
Paces-w Ne Juvenile Services (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2522 7th St
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2204
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2204
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1701 W 27 St
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 633-3712
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 633-3712
Grades: PK
| n/a students
131008 County Road 5
Lyman, NE 69352
(308) 247-2539
Lyman, NE 69352
(308) 247-2539
Grades: PK-8
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Scotts Bluff County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Scotts Bluff County, NE include Mitchell Secondary School, Scottsbluff Senior High School and Gering High School.
How many public high schools are located in Scotts Bluff County, NE?
8 public high schools are located in Scotts Bluff County, NE.
What is the racial composition of students in Scotts Bluff County, NE?
Scotts Bluff County, NE public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
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