For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,663 students in Scotts Bluff County, NE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Scotts Bluff County, NE are Mitchell Secondary School, Bluffs Middle School and Morrill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scotts Bluff County, NE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Scotts Bluff County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public middle school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Scotts Bluff County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mitchell Secondary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1819 19th Ave
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-1707
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 623-1707
Gr: 7-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Bluffs Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27 East 23rd Street
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6270
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6270
Gr: 6-8 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Morrill High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 E Hamilton
Morrill, NE 69358
(308) 247-2149
Morrill, NE 69358
(308) 247-2149
Gr: 7-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Gering Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Q St
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-3123
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-3123
Gr: 6-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Meridian School
Special Education School
4215 Avenue I
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-3696
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-3696
Gr: PK-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
1107 7th Street
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1733
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1733
Gr: 6-8 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Panhandle Beginnings Day Treatment
Alternative School
116 Terry Blvd
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 632-3981
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 632-3981
Gr: 3-8
Scotts Bluff County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
190234 Carter Canyon Rd
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2004
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2004
Gr: PK-4 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Center Based Pre School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4215 Avenue I
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-3696
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-3696
Gr: PK-12 | 2 students
100928 Cr 16
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 632-6394
Mitchell, NE 69357
(308) 632-6394
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
975 Crescent Drive
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 633-3321
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 633-3321
Gr: PK | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
330132 County Road L
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1030
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1030
Gr: PK-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
50033 County Road 26
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 632-4295
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 632-4295
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
1900 Flaten Ave
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 633-3712
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 633-3712
Gr: PK | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Paces-w Ne Juvenile Services (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2522 7th St
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2204
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-2204
131008 County Road 5
Lyman, NE 69352
(308) 247-2539
Lyman, NE 69352
(308) 247-2539
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Scotts Bluff County, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Scotts Bluff County, NE include Mitchell Secondary School, Bluffs Middle School and Morrill High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Scotts Bluff County?
7 public middle schools are located in Scotts Bluff County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scotts Bluff County?
Scotts Bluff County public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Scotts Bluff County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Scotts Bluff County include: Bluffs Middle School vs. Gering Middle School
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