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#473 of 1,750 schools in OK

Top 27% in state

Bennington HS

High School · Bennington · Bennington, OK

A high school in Bennington, OK where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

729 North Perry Street, Bennington, OK 74723

  • Math 16% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 20% proficient (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-11.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16% (2025 OSTP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20% (2025 OSTP)
Overall Proficiency18% (2025 OSTP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2025 OSTP)
vs. Expected-5.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$13,517
Chronic Absenteeism15.9%

Students at Bennington HS score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSTP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.

Math Proficiency16%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)
ELA Proficiency20%(2025 OSTP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 OSTP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 54 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 18% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2024
Math
21%
ELA
38%
2025
Math
16%
ELA
20%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 44 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

75%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Bennington HS 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average550/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$43,182

Median home value

$101,300

Median rent

$789/mo

College educated

18.7%

Homeownership

82.4%

Poverty rate

24.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74723; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Bennington

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$13,517NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bennington HS is listed in BENNINGTON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bennington HS

Bennington HS is a public high school in Bennington, OK, part of Bennington, serving approximately 88 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #473 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bennington HS

What grades does Bennington HS serve?

Bennington HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bennington HS?

Bennington HS has an enrollment of approximately 88 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennington HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Bennington HS is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bennington HS rank in OK?

Bennington HS ranks #473 of 1,750 schools in OK.

What is Bennington HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Bennington HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bennington HS has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bennington HS a charter school?

No, Bennington HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bennington HS a Title I school?

No, Bennington HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bennington HS?

75.0% of students at Bennington HS 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
88
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Bryan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.9%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 74723)
1,311
Area average commute
31.2 min
Area median age
51.1
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 · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 74723; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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