For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 218 students in Big Springs, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Big Springs, NE are South Platte High School and So Platte Elementary At Big Springs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Springs, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Big Springs have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Big Springs, NE (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Platte High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 Plum St
Big Springs, NE 69122
(308) 889-3622
Big Springs, NE 69122
(308) 889-3622
Grades: 7-12
| 108 students
Rank: #22.
So Platte Elementary At Big Springs
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
610 Plum St
Big Springs, NE 69122
(308) 889-3674
Big Springs, NE 69122
(308) 889-3674
Grades: PK-6
| 110 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Big Springs, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Big Springs, NE include South Platte High School and So Platte Elementary At Big Springs.
How many public schools are located in Big Springs?
2 public schools are located in Big Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Springs?
Big Springs public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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