For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,091 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 Minatare 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 48% (versus the Nebraska public high school average of 50%), 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 89%, 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 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Scotts Bluff County (2026)
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 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Scottsbluff Senior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
313 E 27th St
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6230
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-6230
Gr: 9-12 | 1,064 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Minatare High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1107 7th St
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1733
Minatare, NE 69356
(308) 783-1733
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
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 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Gering High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 U St
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-3121
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-3121
Gr: 9-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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
Gr: 10-12
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
Gr: 12
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
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 Minatare High School.
How many public high schools are located in Scotts Bluff County?
8 public high schools are located in Scotts Bluff County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scotts Bluff County?
Scotts Bluff County public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Scotts Bluff County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Scotts Bluff County include: Scottsbluff Senior High School vs. Gering High School, Gering High School vs. Scottsbluff Senior High School, Mitchell Secondary School vs. Gering High School
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