Bennington School District

729 N Perry St
Bennington, OK 74723-1106
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Bennington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oklahoma for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 252 students in Bennington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Oklahoma.
Public Schools in Bennington School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Oklahoma public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 28% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oklahoma public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OK)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,782 Schools
# Students
252 Students
697,407 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
43,115 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bennington School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 532 school districts in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OK)
#21 out of 537 school districts
(Top 5%)
52%
25%
40-44%
27%
35-39%
31%
(20-21)
≥80%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.74
% American Indian
40%
11%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
21%
% Black
3%
8%
% White
44%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
14%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,262 is higher than the state median of $11,355. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,996 is higher than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OK)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$7,919 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$7,900 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,262
$11,355
Spending / Student
$14,996
$11,328

Best Bennington School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bennington High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
729 North Perry Street
Bennington, OK 74723
(580) 847-2310
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Bennington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
729 North Perry Street
Bennington, OK 74723
(580) 847-2310
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bennington School District?
Bennington School District manages 2 public schools serving 252 students.
What is the rank of Bennington School District?
Bennington School District is ranked #32 out of 532 school districts in Oklahoma (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oklahoma school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bennington School District?
44% of Bennington School District students are White, 40% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bennington School District?
Bennington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What is Bennington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,996 is higher than the state median of $11,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 252 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in OK)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 52% (Top 5%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 10%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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