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Morrill County

Nebraska · Public K-12

Morrill County, Nebraska hosts 5 public K-12 schools and around 863 students, averaging roughly 173 per campus. Bridgeport Public Schools runs the largest share. That works out to 3 elementary and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Morrill County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
863
+3 (+0%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
+1 (+25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
74%
was 78%
% Hispanic
22%
was 20%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
3 districts
Enrollment
863
NCES CCD
Median income
$58,500
Below Nebraska avg
Free/reduced lunch
80.0%
Above Nebraska avg
Elementary
3
453 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
410 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
525 students · 3 districts in Morrill County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Morrill County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
83%
Hispanic
15%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
13%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
74%
Hispanic
22%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
19.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.6%
civilian labor
Median age
42
22.4% under 18

Test scores in Morrill County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Nebraska state average: 57.6%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. BRIDGEPORT HIGH SCHOOL· 71.1%
  2. BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 65.6%

See all 2 schools in Morrill County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBridgeportElementaryPK-06272·
BRIDGEPORT HIGH SCHOOLBridgeportHigh07-12253·
BAYARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBayardElementaryPK-06166·
BAYARD SECONDARY SCHOOLBayardHigh07-12157·
BRIDGEPORT HEAD STARTBridgeportElementaryPK-PK15·

Cities in Morrill County

Bridgeport3 schoolsBayard2 schools

About Morrill County

Morrill County is a low-population county of about 4,534 residents in Nebraska. Its public-school system serves approximately 863 students across 5 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $58,500 a year, roughly 19% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 15% noticeably below the Nebraska median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Morrill County is built around 3 elementary schools (453 students), and 2 high schools (410).

BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 525 students across Morrill County.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Morrill County has held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 860 students to 863. Morrill County now counts 5 public schools, up from 4 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 78% to 74%.

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Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Morrill County?
Morrill County, Nebraska has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 863 students.
How many high schools are in Morrill County?
Morrill County, Nebraska has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 410 students.
How many elementary schools are in Morrill County?
Morrill County, Nebraska has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 453 students.
What is the largest school district in Morrill County?
BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the largest school district in Morrill County, serving approximately 525 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Morrill County?
Morrill County, Nebraska has a population of approximately 4,534, with a median age of 42. About 22.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Morrill County?
Median household income in Morrill County is $58,500, below the Nebraska average of $69,055. About 8.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Morrill County?
Approximately 19.4% of adults 25 and older in Morrill County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Morrill County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 80.0% of students in Morrill County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Nebraska county average of 40.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Morrill County schools?
Across Morrill County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Morrill County?
Morrill County residents are approximately 83% White, 15% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 13% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data