Top Rankings
Southern Valley Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 397 students in Southern Valley Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Southern Valley Schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
397 Students
328,084 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
24,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southern Valley Schools, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#54 out of 246 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
6%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
90%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,501 is higher than the state median of $15,484. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,380 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,501
$15,484
Spending / Student
$22,380
$16,797
Best Southern Valley Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
So Valley Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
43737 Hwy 89
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 868-2222
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 868-2222
Gr: PK-6 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Southern Valley Jr/sr High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
43739 Hwy 89
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 868-2222
Oxford, NE 68967
(308) 868-2222
Gr: 7-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southern Valley Schools?
Southern Valley Schools manages 2 public schools serving 397 students.
What is the rank of Southern Valley Schools?
Southern Valley Schools is ranked #57 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southern Valley Schools?
90% of Southern Valley Schools students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southern Valley Schools?
Southern Valley Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Southern Valley Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,380 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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