For the 2026 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 High School, Bridgeport Elementary 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 61% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Morrill County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bridgeport High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Q St
Bridgeport, NE 69336
(308) 262-0346
Bridgeport, NE 69336
(308) 262-0346
Gr: 7-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Bridgeport Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Q St
Bridgeport, NE 69336
(308) 262-1574
Bridgeport, NE 69336
(308) 262-1574
Gr: PK-6 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Bayard Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Bayard Secondary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
726 4th Ave
Bayard, NE 69334
(308) 586-1700
Bayard, NE 69334
(308) 586-1700
Gr: 7-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
818 O Street
Bridgeport, NE 69336
(308) 262-0507
Bridgeport, NE 69336
(308) 262-0507
Gr: PK | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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 High School, Bridgeport Elementary 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
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