Bennington Public Schools

The Bennington Public Schools district in Nebraska is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 11th out of 212 districts in the state and is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating a strong, well-performing school system.

Several schools within the district stand out for their exceptional academic performance. Bennington High School ranks 30th out of 215 Nebraska high schools and has consistently been ranked in the top 15% over the past 3 years, with strong test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Pine Creek Elementary ranks 23rd out of 459 Nebraska elementary schools and has been in the top 7% for the past 3 years, with exceptional test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Bennington South Middle School ranks 7th out of 238 Nebraska middle schools and has consistently been in the top 3% over the past 3 years, with outstanding test scores in Mathematics and Science.

However, the district also exhibits some disparities in student demographics and resource allocation. The high-performing schools tend to have lower free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement. Additionally, there are notable differences in student-teacher ratios across the elementary schools, which may contribute to the observed performance differences. The district's spending per student also varies significantly, from $10,942 at Pine Creek Elementary to $15,330 at Anchor Pointe Elementary, which could impact the schools' resources and academic outcomes.