Bennington Public Schools School District
School District · Bennington, Nebraska
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,285
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,285
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#47 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,340
$6,024 vs Nebraska median
District size
4,285 students
Much larger than Nebraska median
The short answer
Bennington Public Schools ranks #47 of 242 Nebraska districts by overall school rating. Bennington Public Schools's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bennington Middle School (8.5/10), Bennington South Middle School (7.9/10), and Heritage Elementary (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 20% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Bennington Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Bennington Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bennington Middle School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Bennington South Middle School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Heritage Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Bennington Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Stratford Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Bennington High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Anchor Pointe Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Pine Creek Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bennington Public Schools
Bennington Public Schools is a Bennington, Nebraska school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 4,285 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. District-level spending was $11,340 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Bennington Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bennington Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Bennington Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 79.1% and ELA proficiency of 77.9%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Bennington Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bennington Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Bennington Public Schools
8 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Bennington
- Total Enrollment
- 4,285
- Teachers (FTE)
- 298
- District spending per student
- $11,340NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bennington Public Schools?
Bennington Public Schools has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bennington Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Bennington Public Schools is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Bennington Public Schools?
Bennington Public Schools's district-level spending was $11,340 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bennington Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bennington Public Schools is 14.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bennington Public Schools?
Bennington Middle School is the highest-rated school in Bennington Public Schools with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Bennington Public Schools?
Across schools in Bennington Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 79.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 77.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bennington Public Schools compare to other districts in Nebraska?
Bennington Public Schools has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Nebraska by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 79.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 77.9%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateOther School Districts in NE
Compare Bennington Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Omaha Public Schools (112)
- Lincoln Public Schools (78)
- Millard Public Schools (36)
- Grand Island Public Schools (23)
- Papillion La Vista Community Schools (22)
- Bellevue Public Schools (21)
- Elkhorn Public Schools (20)
- Kearney Public Schools (15)
- Fremont Public Schools (14)
- Westside Community Schools (14)
- Norfolk Public Schools (12)
- North Platte Public Schools (12)
- Gretna Public Schools (11)
- Columbus Public Schools (9)
- Educational Service Unit 03 (9)
- Educational Service Unit 13 (8)
- Hastings Public Schools (8)
- Lexington Public Schools (8)
- Ralston Public Schools (8)
- Schuyler Community Schools (8)
- Scottsbluff Public Schools (8)
- So Sioux City Community Schs (8)
- Beatrice Public Schools (6)
- Crete Public Schools (6)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nebraska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings and parent guides, free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.