Serving 145 students in grades 7-12, Southern Valley Jr/sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southern Valley Jr/Sr High's attendance zone is located in Oxford, NE, covering an area of approximately 583.4 square miles that spans the entire school district. Typically, families can expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 10.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 20.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southern Valley Jr/sr High School's student population of 145 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
145 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Southern Valley Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Valley Jr/sr High School is 0.22, 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
#472 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
22.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Valley Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Southern Valley Jr/sr High School is ranked #472 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern Valley Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Southern Valley Jr/sr High School is 80%, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Southern Valley Jr/sr High School?
145 students attend Southern Valley Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Southern Valley Jr/sr High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southern Valley Jr/sr High School?
Southern Valley Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Southern Valley Jr/sr High School offer ?
Southern Valley Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southern Valley Jr/sr High School part of?
Southern Valley Jr/sr High School is part of Southern Valley Schools.
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