For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 361 students in Southern School District 1. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Southern School District 1 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,095 Schools
# Students
361 Students
330,322 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
24,220 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southern School District 1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (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 decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#236 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.8%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
7%
Showing 2004–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
88%
61%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,917 is higher than the state median of $17,314. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,967 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$5,719 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$7 MM
$5,860 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,917
$17,314
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,967
$17,740
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Southern School District 1 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 W 2nd St
Blue Springs, NE 68318
(402) 645-3359
Blue Springs, NE 68318
(402) 645-3359
Gr: PK-6 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Southern Jr-sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 S 11th St
Wymore, NE 68466
(402) 645-3326
Wymore, NE 68466
(402) 645-3326
Gr: 7-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southern School District 1?
Southern School District 1 manages 3 public schools serving 361 students.
What is the rank of Southern School District 1?
Southern School District 1 is ranked #236 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Southern School District 1?
88% of Southern School District 1 students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southern School District 1?
Southern School District 1 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Southern School District 1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,967 is higher than the state median of $17,740. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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