South Gray High School

200 W. Cortez Street
Montezuma, KS 67867
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 59 students in grades 9-12, South Gray High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 59 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

South Gray High School's student population of 59 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
59 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

South Gray High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Gray High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#826 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤20%
31%
21-39%
32%
21-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
32%
23%
Black
n/a
7%
White
66%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.47
≥80%
89%
(22-23)
44.1%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Gray High School's ranking?
South Gray High School is ranked #826 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Gray High School?
The graduation rate of South Gray High School is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend South Gray High School?
59 students attend South Gray High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of South Gray High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Gray High School?
South Gray High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Gray High School offer ?
South Gray High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Gray High School part of?
South Gray High School is part of Montezuma School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 59 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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