Southern Valley Schools

Summary:

The Southern Valley Schools district in Nebraska consists of two schools: So Valley Elementary School and Southern Valley Junior/Senior High. The data reveals that So Valley Elementary consistently performs well on state assessments, with students scoring significantly above the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Southern Valley Junior/Senior High has seen a decline in its performance, dropping from a 4-star to a 2-star rating on SchoolDigger.

So Valley Elementary School stands out for its strong academic outcomes, with a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate and high per-student spending, which may contribute to its success. The school maintains a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top 25% of Nebraska elementary schools. Southern Valley Junior/Senior High, on the other hand, has shown impressive performance on ACT assessments, with 11th-grade students scoring above the state average in English, Mathematics, and Science. The high school also boasts a high 7th and 8th-grade NSCAS score, outperforming the district and state in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Both schools serve a significant percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with over 50% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests the district may be facing socioeconomic challenges that could impact student learning and achievement. The financial data also reveals a significant difference in per-student spending between the elementary and high school, which may contribute to the disparity in performance. The district may want to examine the reasons for this resource allocation and ensure equitable distribution to support the success of all students.

District Detail

43739 Hwy 89
Oxford, NE 68967-2711

(308) 868-2222

SchoolDigger Rank:
43^rd of 118 Nebraska districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 397

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)				NSCAS Mathematics (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Southern Valley Junior/Senior High	Public	7-12	43739 Hwy 89	Oxford	68967	Furnas County	Southern Valley Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(308) 868-2222	145	17	8.4	52.4%	127 (87.6%)	1 (0.7%)	11 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)								(n/a)			55.6	65.1			74.4	$32,114	$854	$26,225
So Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	43737 Hwy 89	Oxford	68967	Furnas County	Southern Valley Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 868-2222	252	22	11.4	53.6%	220 (87.3%)	2 (0.8%)	25 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	63.5	108^th of 294 public elementary schools	63.3%		65	154^th of 428 public elementary schools	64.0%	46	63.3	70.6		68.6	70.0	78.6	81.4	$19,698	$397	$17,089

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Alma Public Schools	15.14 mi	2	62^nd
Arapahoe Public Schools	17.56 mi	2
Loomis Public Schools	23.83 mi	2
Holdrege Public Schools	24.37 mi	7
Bertrand Public Schools	26.09 mi	2

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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