Summary:
The city of Bennington, Oklahoma is home to two schools: Bennington Elementary School and Bennington High School. While Bennington Elementary has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Oklahoma, Bennington High School has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking in recent years.
Bennington Elementary School stands out as the high-performing school in the district, ranking as high as 73rd out of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's test scores are significantly above the Bennington and Oklahoma state averages across subjects, and it maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.8. Despite serving a high-need population, with 80.77% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Bennington Elementary School has demonstrated impressive academic performance.
In contrast, Bennington High School has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 30th out of 439 Oklahoma high schools in 2022-2023 to 237th out of 463 schools in 2024-2025. The high school's test scores are generally below the Bennington and state averages, and its four-year graduation rate of 82.2% is also lower than desired. This disparity in performance between the elementary and high school suggests that the transition from elementary to high school may be a challenge for many students, and that the high school may need to implement targeted interventions to improve academic outcomes.
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