Benson High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Omaha, Nebraska 68104 · Omaha Public Schools
#241 of 242 high schools in Nebraska
#16429 of 16,910 nationally
About Benson High School
Benson High School is a public high located in Omaha, in the Omaha Public Schools school district of Nebraska, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,488 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 12.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 241st of 242 ranked high schools in Nebraska. Its strongest component is students per teacher (24th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,488.
There are 161 schools in Omaha; Benson High School ranks 138th of 152 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)15%
- Reading proficiency (30%)20%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)18.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Benson High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,488
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 18.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 20%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 15%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Benson High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Monroe Middle School
Omaha · Public middle · Grades 6–8
716 students · 263 m away
Rose Hill Elementary School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
287 students · 582 m away
Fontenelle Elementary School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students · 877 m away
Harrison Elementary School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
286 students · 1.5 km away
Benson West Elementary School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
268 students · 1.8 km away
Walnut Hill Elementary School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
399 students · 1.9 km away
King Elementary School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
316 students · 2.1 km away
Western Hills Magnet Center
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
377 students · 2.4 km away
Central Park Elementary School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
280 students · 2.4 km away
Mount View Elementary School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
324 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Nebraska with a comparable Enrollment.
Buena Vista High School
Omaha · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,494 students
Bryan High School
Omaha · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,474 students
Northwest High School
Omaha · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,517 students
Bellevue West SR High School
Bellevue · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,529 students
Elkhorn South High School
Omaha · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,434 students
Bellevue East SR High School
Bellevue · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,420 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Benson High School a good school?
Benson High School has a Success Index (US) of 12.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #241 of 242 in Nebraska. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Benson High School rank in Nebraska?
Benson High School ranks #241 of 242 high schools in Nebraska and #16429 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Benson High School?
Benson High School had 1,488 students in 2025.
Is Benson High School a elementary school or a high school?
Benson High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Benson High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Benson High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.