For the 2026 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 (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 | 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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