For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 119 students in Big Springs, NE.
The top ranked public middle school in Big Springs, NE is South Platte High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Springs, NE public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Nebraska public middle school average of 61%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Big Springs have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Big Springs, NE (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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Big Springs, NE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Big Springs, NE include South Platte High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Big Springs?
1 public middle schools are located in Big Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Springs?
Big Springs public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public middle schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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