Serving 112 students in grades 6-12, Southland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southland High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Cardwell, MO school district, covering approximately 56.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes around 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southland High School's student population of 112 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
112 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Southland High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southland High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1896 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Hispanic
28%
9%
Black
1%
15%
White
71%
67%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southland High School's ranking?
Southland High School is ranked #1896 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southland High School?
The graduation rate of Southland High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Southland High School?
112 students attend Southland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Southland High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southland High School?
Southland High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Southland High School offer ?
Southland High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southland High School part of?
Southland High School is part of Southland C-9 School District.
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