Serving 156 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 156 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in NE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southern Valley Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Southern Valley Jr/sr High School's student population of 156 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
156 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Southern Valley Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Valley Jr/sr High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#594 out of 902 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
90%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Valley Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Southern Valley Jr/sr High School is ranked #594 out of 902 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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 90%, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 87%.
How many students attend Southern Valley Jr/sr High School?
156 students attend Southern Valley Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Southern Valley Jr/sr High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 School District.
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