For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 230 students in 69122, NE.
The top ranked public schools in 69122, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 69122 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 69122, NE have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 69122, NE Public Schools (2025)
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 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 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 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 69122, NE?
The top ranked public schools in 69122, NE include South Platte High School and So Platte Elementary At Big Springs.
How many public schools are located in 69122?
2 public schools are located in 69122.
What is the racial composition of students in 69122?
69122 public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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