For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 211 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 42% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Big Springs, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Platte High School
(Math: 50-59% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
So Platte Elementary At Big Springs
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 Plum St
Big Springs, NE 69122
(308) 889-3674
Big Springs, NE 69122
(308) 889-3674
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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 39% (majority Hispanic).
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