Summary:
The 74723 zip code area is home to two schools - Bennington Elementary School and Bennington High School, both part of the Bennington school district. While Bennington High School is a standout performer, ranking among the top 30-40% of high schools in Oklahoma, Bennington Elementary has had a more mixed performance history, though it has shown signs of improvement in recent years.
Bennington High School boasts a 5 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing well above average compared to its peers statewide. In contrast, Bennington Elementary has ranked anywhere from the top 18% to the bottom 10% of elementary schools in Oklahoma over the past decade, but its most recent ranking of 116 out of 646 schools (top 18%) and 4 out of 5 star rating suggest the school has been making progress. Both schools have a majority Native American student population, ranging from 41.97% at the elementary school to 45.54% at the high school.
Interestingly, Bennington High School spends significantly more per student ($15,228) compared to the elementary school ($8,664), despite the two schools having similar student-teacher ratios. Additionally, the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at both schools (over 70%) indicates these are economically disadvantaged communities that may require additional support and resources to help students succeed.
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