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 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 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: ≥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%)
- 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
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
Year Founded
1905
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
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 0.19, 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
#472 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
58%
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
≥80%
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
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
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 #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%.
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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