For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 411 students in Morrill County, NE.
The top ranked public high schools in Morrill County, NE are Bridgeport High School and Bayard Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morrill 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 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Morrill County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public high schools.
Morrill County, NE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Nebraska average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bridgeport High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nebraska or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Morrill County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
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 high schools in Morrill County, NE?
The top ranked public high schools in Morrill County, NE include Bridgeport High School and Bayard Secondary School.
How many public high schools are located in Morrill County?
2 public high schools are located in Morrill County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morrill County?
Morrill County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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