Southern Coffey County Junior-Senior High School is a public secondary school in LeRoy, Kansas, United States. It is operated by the LeRoy-Gridley USD 245 school district, and serves students in grades 7 to 12. SCC has an enrollment of approximately 118 students.
Serving 37 students in grades 9-12, Southern Coffey County High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Southern Coffey County High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Le Roy, KS, encompassing approximately 245.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 10.6 miles and the furthest edge located 20.9 miles away.
- 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
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Southern Coffey County High School's student population of 37 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
37 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1928
School Rankings
Southern Coffey County High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Coffey County High School is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#167 out of 1269 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.4%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Yellow
School Mascot
Titan
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 #167 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern Coffey County High School?
The graduation rate of Southern Coffey County High School is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Southern Coffey County High School?
37 students attend Southern Coffey County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Southern Coffey County High School students are White, and 8% 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 5:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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