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Bennington South Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

5^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 133 Nebraska Middle Schools

Better than 96% of Nebraska middle schools

Summary

Bennington South Middle School is a high-performing public middle school in Bennington, Nebraska, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 588 students. The school is part of the Bennington Public Schools district, which is ranked 10th out of 115 districts in Nebraska and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bennington South Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Nebraska, with exceptional academic performance on the NSCAS (Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System) tests. The school's proficiency rates are significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, outperforming nearby schools like Bennington Middle School, Elkhorn Valley View Middle School, and schools in the Omaha Public Schools district. The school's consistent 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger and its ranking among the top middle schools in the state are a testament to its commitment to academic excellence.

Bennington South Middle School also stands out for its focus on equity and student engagement. The school has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a lower proportion of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds compared to some nearby schools. Additionally, the school has experienced a decrease in chronic absenteeism rates, suggesting improved student attendance and engagement. With a low student-teacher ratio and above-average per-student spending, Bennington South Middle School provides a supportive and enriching educational experience for its students.

599

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,354

Per pupil spending ?

9.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9809 North 171st Street
Bennington, NE 68007

(402) 238-3079

District: Bennington Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.5%

African American:

4.8%

Hispanic:

4.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 97th percentile in 2023 → 96th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (83% vs 61% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Nebraska middle schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school83%

District avg81%

Nebraska avg61%

5^th of 133

Nebraska public middle schools ?

Top 4%▼ down 1 pts since 2023

See the entire ranking list of Nebraska Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Middle Schools in the Bennington Public Schools

10^th of 118Bennington Public Schools among Nebraska districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	86.6	5 of 133	96.2%	★★★★★
2024	89.0	8 of 200	96.0%	★★★★★
2023	89.6	7 of 238	97.1%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	86.3	4 of 72	94.4%	★★★★★
2024	88.0	9 of 106	91.5%	★★★★★
2023	87.0	6 of 146	95.9%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	87.2	7 of 92	92.4%	★★★★★
2023	86.2	8 of 144	94.4%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	86.9	5 of 72	93.1%	★★★★★
2024	88.4	6 of 106	94.3%	★★★★★
2023	88.6	7 of 156	95.5%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	56.7	27 of 70	61.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2025	86.4	6 of 94	93.6%	★★★★★
2024	88.7	8 of 141	94.3%	★★★★★
2023	88.2	8 of 217	96.3%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)94th percentile~ school

White (2025)94th percentile-3 vs school

Male (2025)93rd percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)92nd percentile-4 vs school

Special Education (2023)61st percentile-36 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

Science93%+13 vs state

Mathematics83%+24 vs state

English Language Arts80%+21 vs state

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Schools Near Bennington South Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)				NSCAS Mathematics (2025)				NSCAS Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	NSCAS Science 8th Grade	NSCAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bennington South Middle School	Public	6-8	9809 North 171st Street	Bennington	68007	Douglas County	Bennington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 238-3079	599	40	14.8	9.3%	494 (82.5%)	29 (4.8%)	26 (4.3%)	23 (3.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.0%)	86.6	5^th of 133 public middle schools	96.2%		89	8^th of 200 public middle schools	96.0%	3	82.6	74.2	83.5	79.9	81.6	81.2	85.1	82.6	92.6	92.6	$13,354	$47	$11,223
Bennington Middle School	Public	6-8	11201 North 168 St	Bennington	68007	Douglas County	Bennington Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 238-3082	431	36	12.0	16.2%	376 (87.2%)	16 (3.7%)	19 (4.4%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.2%)	86.5	6^th of 133 public middle schools	95.5%		87.8	9^th of 200 public middle schools	95.5%	3	74.1	76.8	91.9	80.7	74.8	87.7	89.7	84.1	94.9	94.9	$14,989	$45	$12,515
Elkhorn North Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	18330 Purple Martin Parkway	Omaha	68022	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-5787	424	33	12.7	9.2%	302 (71.2%)	29 (6.8%)	23 (5.4%)	54 (12.7%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (2.8%)	84.4	8^th of 133 public middle schools	94.0%		92.6	4^th of 200 public middle schools	98.0%	4	83.4	85.1	77.9	82.1	82.2	85.1	77.1	81.4	85.7	85.7	$15,298	$113	$12,005
Elkhorn Grandview Middle School	Public	6-8	17801 Grand Avenue	Omaha	68116	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-9399	520	38	13.5	16.2%	385 (74.0%)	15 (2.9%)	23 (4.4%)	64 (12.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	31 (6.0%)	90.3	3^rd of 133 public middle schools	97.7%		93.9	3^rd of 200 public middle schools	98.5%		84.2	83.1	89.6	85.7	84.8	87.2	87.4	86.5	89.0	89.0	$14,301	$110	$12,191
Alfonza W Davis Middle School	Public	6-8	8050 N 129th Avenue	Omaha	68142	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(531) 299-2340	732	41	17.7		264 (36.1%)	222 (30.3%)	94 (12.8%)	81 (11.1%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	65 (8.9%)	7.9	120^th of 133 public middle schools	9.8%		12.6	185^th of 200 public middle schools	7.5%	65	43.7	50.0	46.1	46.6		31.0	29.0	28.5	58.4	58.4	$18,801	$3,138	$13,801
Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School	Public	6-8	14101 Larimore Avenue	Omaha	68164	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(531) 299-2320	952	50	19.0		447 (47.0%)	219 (23.0%)	135 (14.2%)	53 (5.6%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	93 (9.8%)	18.4	112^th of 133 public middle schools	15.8%		14.2	180^th of 200 public middle schools	10.0%	68	56.0	56.9	54.9	55.9	48.4	41.9	30.4	40.4	65.7	65.7	$17,643	$2,698	$13,251
Elkhorn Middle School	Public	6-8	3200 N 207th Plaza	Elkhorn	68022	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 289-2428	631	46	13.6	19.7%	502 (79.6%)	9 (1.4%)	52 (8.2%)	33 (5.2%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (4.8%)	80.9	17^th of 133 public middle schools	87.2%		87.8	10^th of 200 public middle schools	95.0%	7	74.2	78.1	81.5	78.2	68.3	83.1	82.8	78.6	90.3	90.3	$13,107	$110	$11,249
Kiewit Middle School	Public	6-8	15650 Howard St	Omaha	68118	Douglas County	Millard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 715-1470	967	57	16.8	23.2%	754 (78.0%)	25 (2.6%)	84 (8.7%)	45 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	58 (6.0%)	72.8	39^th of 133 public middle schools	70.7%		83.4	19^th of 200 public middle schools	90.5%	20	72.3	74.3	72.7	73.1	80.3	75.8	66.6	74.3	85.2	85.2	$12,073	$155	$10,704
Elkhorn Ridge Middle School	Public	6-8	17880 Marcy St	Omaha	68118	Douglas County	Elkhorn Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 334-9302	576	40	14.3	6.1%	444 (77.1%)	10 (1.7%)	46 (8.0%)	50 (8.7%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	21 (3.6%)	92.2	2^nd of 133 public middle schools	98.5%		96.1	1^st of 200 public middle schools	99.5%	1	86.6	88.1	87.6	87.4	84.3	87.0	90.8	87.2	92.4	92.4	$13,429	$110	$11,669
Morton Magnet Middle School	Public	6-8	4606 Terrace Dr	Omaha	68134	Douglas County	Omaha Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(531) 299-2480	744	41	18.1		175 (23.5%)	263 (35.3%)	95 (12.8%)	130 (17.5%)	6 (0.8%)	3 (0.4%)	72 (9.7%)	1.4	129^th of 133 public middle schools	3.0%		1.4	194^th of 200 public middle schools	3.0%	65	27.8	33.1	38.4	33.1		21.5	20.4	19.3			$18,695	$3,259	$13,287

Frequently Asked Questions about Bennington South Middle School

How many students attend Bennington South Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 599 students attended Bennington South Middle School.

Is Bennington South Middle School a good school?

Yes! Bennington South Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 5^th of 133 Nebraska middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Bennington South Middle School?

Students at Bennington South Middle School are 82% White, 5% African American, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

What district is Bennington South Middle School in?

Bennington Public Schools

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