Southern Valley Schools School District

43739 Hwy 89
Oxford, NE 68967-2711
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Southern Valley Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 397 students in Southern Valley Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Southern Valley Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
397 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Southern Valley Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NE)
#59 out of 246 school districts
(Top 30%)
60-64%
46%
50-54%
47%
60-64%
62%
≥90%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
6%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
90%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,501 is higher than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,380 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NE)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,501
$15,464
Spending / Student
$22,380
$16,776

Best Southern Valley Schools School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
So Valley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
43737 Hwy 89
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 868-2222
Grades: PK-6
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
Southern Valley Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
43739 Hwy 89
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 868-2222
Grades: 7-12
| 156 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Southern Valley Schools School District?
Southern Valley Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 397 students.
What is the rank of Southern Valley Schools School District?
Southern Valley Schools School District is ranked #69 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southern Valley Schools School District?
90% of Southern Valley Schools School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southern Valley Schools School District?
Southern Valley Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Southern Valley Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,380 is higher than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20% in NE)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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