Very Good
#345 of 967 schools in NE
Top 36% in state
Bennington High School
High School · Bennington Public Schools · Bennington, NE
A high school in Bennington, NE where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
16610 BENNINGTON ROAD PO BOX 309, Bennington, NE 68007
- Math 73% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bennington High School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 73% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bennington High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low111/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$137,767
Median home value
$369,900
Median rent
$1,581/mo
College educated
58%
Homeownership
92%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68007; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westview High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–11 | 2.9 mi | 1,207 | Compare → |
| Concordia Jr.-sr. High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | 6–12 | 4.0 mi | 398 | Compare → |
| Elkhorn North High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 1,003 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bennington Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $11,340NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bennington High School is listed in BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bennington High School
Bennington High School is a public high school in Bennington, NE, part of Bennington Public Schools, serving approximately 1,031 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #345 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bennington High School
What grades does Bennington High School serve?
Bennington High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bennington High School?
Bennington High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,031 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bennington High School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bennington High School rank in NE?
Bennington High School ranks #345 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Bennington High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bennington High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bennington High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bennington High School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bennington High School a charter school?
No, Bennington High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bennington High School a Title I school?
No, Bennington High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bennington High School?
13.7% of students at Bennington High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (402) 238-2447
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 68007)
- 18,360
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 68007; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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