Serving 50 students in grades 9-12, Southern Coffey County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southern Coffey County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Southern Coffey County High School's student population of 50 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
50 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southern Coffey County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Coffey County High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#856 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
2%
21%
Black
n/a
6%
White
94%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Coffey County High School's ranking?
Southern Coffey County High School is ranked #856 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Southern Coffey County High School often compared to?
Southern Coffey County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waverly High School, Burlington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern Coffey County High School?
The graduation rate of Southern Coffey County High School is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Southern Coffey County High School?
50 students attend Southern Coffey County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Southern Coffey County High School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Coffey County High School?
Southern Coffey County High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southern Coffey County High School offer ?
Southern Coffey County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southern Coffey County High School part of?
Southern Coffey County High School is part of Leroy-Gridley School District.
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