South Platte Public Schools School District
School District · Big Springs, Nebraska
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,702
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,702
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Evaluating South Platte Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge South Platte Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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South Platte High School
Big Springs · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
So Platte Elem at Big Springs
Big Springs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#213 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,702
+$3,338 vs Nebraska median
District size
230 students
Smaller than Nebraska median
Top-Rated Schools in South Platte Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Platte High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 2 | So Platte Elem at Big Springs | 3.5 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About South Platte Public Schools
South Platte Public Schools is a Big Springs, Nebraska school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 230 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. The district invests $20,702 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.1/10, South Platte Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is South Platte High School, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, South Platte Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 53.1% and ELA proficiency of 52.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in South Platte Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in South Platte Public Schools with test data.
Schools in South Platte Public Schools
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Big Springs
- Total Enrollment
- 230
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South Platte Public Schools?
South Platte Public Schools has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for South Platte Public Schools?
The average composite rating for South Platte Public Schools is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in South Platte Public Schools?
South Platte Public Schools spends $20,702 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in South Platte Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in South Platte Public Schools is 11.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in South Platte Public Schools?
South Platte High School is the highest-rated school in South Platte Public Schools with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in South Platte Public Schools?
Across schools in South Platte Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.6%
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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.
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