For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 876 students in Morrill County, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Morrill County, NE are Bridgeport Elementary School, Bridgeport High School and Bayard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morrill County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Morrill County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Morrill County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bridgeport Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Q St
Bridgeport, NE 69336
(308) 262-1574
Bridgeport, NE 69336
(308) 262-1574
Grades: PK-6
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Bridgeport High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Q St
Bridgeport, NE 69336
(308) 262-0346
Bridgeport, NE 69336
(308) 262-0346
Grades: 7-12
| 253 students
Rank: #33.
Bayard Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 East 8th Street
Bayard, NE 69334
(308) 586-1211
Bayard, NE 69334
(308) 586-1211
Grades: PK-6
| 177 students
Rank: #44.
Bayard Secondary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
726 4th Ave
Bayard, NE 69334
(308) 586-1700
Bayard, NE 69334
(308) 586-1700
Grades: 7-12
| 158 students
Rank: n/an/a
818 O Street
Bridgeport, NE 69336
(308) 262-0507
Bridgeport, NE 69336
(308) 262-0507
Grades: PK
| 14 students
Morrill County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 1526
Angora, NE 69331
(308) 262-0284
Angora, NE 69331
(308) 262-0284
Grades: PK-8
| 4 students
251 N Starr St Po Box 128
Broadwater, NE 69125
(308) 489-5515
Broadwater, NE 69125
(308) 489-5515
Grades: PK-8
| 20 students
Rr 1 Box 144
Bridgeport, NE 69336
(308) 586-1794
Bridgeport, NE 69336
(308) 586-1794
Grades: PK-8
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Morrill County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Morrill County, NE include Bridgeport Elementary School, Bridgeport High School and Bayard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Morrill County?
5 public schools are located in Morrill County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morrill County?
Morrill County public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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