Southern Junior-Senior High School

Summary:

Southern Junior-Senior High School is a public high school located in Wymore, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 171 students. The school is part of the Southern School District 1, which is ranked 158 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Despite its small size, Southern Junior-Senior High School has consistently underperformed compared to other Nebraska high schools. The school has ranked in the bottom half of the state, with a ranking between 157-227 out of 209-247 schools over the past 10 years, and its SchoolDigger rating has ranged from 0 to 3 stars out of 5, indicating below-average performance. The school's test scores, particularly in mathematics and science, have been consistently lower than the state averages across various grade levels and assessments. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 12% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ACT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 26.23%.

Interestingly, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status students was relatively strong, ranking 15th out of 82 Nebraska high schools in the 2018-2019 school year. However, the school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.1% to 32.0% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average. When compared to nearby schools, such as Tri County Junior-Senior High School, Beatrice High School, and Diller-Odell Secondary School, Southern Junior-Senior High School has consistently underperformed in various metrics, including test scores and graduation rates.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 115 S 11th St
       Wymore, NE  68466-0237


(402) 645-3326

District: Southern School District 1

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,011 Help


Feeder schools for Southern Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:    Southern Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  175

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.0%
Two or more races:
6.9%
Hispanic:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Southern Junior-Senior High School ranks worse than 65% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details Southern Junior-Senior High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.6. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Southern Junior-Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88%), two or more races (6.9%), Hispanic (4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southern Junior-Senior High School is 11. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southern Junior-Senior High School is $20,011.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southern Junior-Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern Junior-Senior High School 130th of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Southern Junior-Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Southern School District 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern School District 1 158th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southern Junior-Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Southern Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 52.07 125th 226 44.7%
2007 47.59 144th 227 36.6%
2008 33.89 210th 245 14.3%
2009 49.30 160th 243 34.2%
2010 23.41 226th 254 11.0%
2011 11.34 231st 246 6.1%
2012 23.78 226th 255 11.4%
2013 21.41 227th 248 8.5%
2014 8.61 241st 252 4.4%
2015 19.07 234th 256 8.6%
2016 34.53 186th 255 27.1%
2017 29.46 185th 236 21.6%
2018 27.02 187th 225 16.9%
2019 23.76 203rd 247 17.8%
2021 4.77 216th 223 3.1%
2022 5.33 239th 249 4.0%
2023 10.05 224th 238 5.9%
2024 42.80 130th 200 35.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Southern Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.85 130th 144 9.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Southern Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 9.50 139th 150 7.3%
2023 23.07 120th 146 17.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Southern Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.20 113th 141 19.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Southern Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.67 185th 203 8.9%
2019 20.67 194th 222 12.6%
2021 1.04 204th 204 0.0%
2022 2.35 232nd 234 0.9%
2023 5.85 210th 217 3.2%
2024 34.40 101st 141 28.4%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Southern Junior-Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Southern Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 59.33 97th 249 61.0%
2007 36.35 203rd 247 17.8%
2008 54.43 138th 252 45.2%
2009 58.66 112th 251 55.4%
2010 48.28 159th 249 36.1%
2011 3.58 243rd 252 3.6%
2012 10.91 231st 245 5.7%
2013 17.00 227th 247 8.1%
2014 24.09 209th 247 15.4%
2015 23.42 211th 242 12.8%
2016 27.04 197th 246 19.9%
2017 10.17 204th 219 6.8%
2018 26.92 165th 219 24.7%
2019 64.39 71st 217 67.3%
2021 27.82 157th 209 24.9%
2022 23.09 160th 202 20.8%
2023 7.60 205th 215 4.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Southern Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.74 15th 82 81.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Southern Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.16 55th 142 61.3%
2022 16.89 111th 132 15.9%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Southern Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.45 54th 140 61.4%
2022 17.33 112th 135 17.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Southern Junior-Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.74 178th 205 13.2%
2019 60.63 74th 207 64.3%
2021 19.56 171st 200 14.5%
2022 14.68 174th 196 11.2%
2023 5.30 201st 206 2.4%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Southern Junior-Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 261 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 265
1989 235 0 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 239
1990 231 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 233
1991 236 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 239
1992 217 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 218
1993 201 0 1 3 7 n/a n/a 0 212
1994 201 1 3 4 6 n/a n/a 0 215
1995 219 2 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1996 219 2 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1997 225 2 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 232
1998 236 2 3 6 6 n/a n/a 0 253
1999 244 2 2 3 4 n/a n/a 3 258
2000 228 1 1 9 4 n/a n/a 0 243
2001 233 2 0 11 4 n/a n/a 0 250
2002 226 1 1 6 7 n/a n/a 0 241
2003 226 1 1 6 7 n/a n/a 0 241
2004 225 1 0 7 9 n/a n/a 0 242
2005 212 0 1 4 10 n/a n/a 0 227
2006 215 1 1 3 13 n/a n/a 0 233
2007 199 3 1 3 16 n/a n/a 0 222
2008 186 1 0 3 11 n/a n/a 0 201
2009 179 2 0 3 14 n/a n/a 0 198
2010 171 0 0 2 11 n/a n/a 0 184
2011 186 1 0 4 12 0 1 0 204
2012 176 2 0 2 12 0 3 0 195
2013 177 0 0 5 5 0 4 0 191
2014 171 0 0 4 3 0 6 0 184
2015 180 0 0 4 3 0 6 0 193
2016 176 0 0 4 2 0 5 0 187
2017 174 1 0 8 2 0 3 0 188
2018 162 3 0 8 2 0 5 0 180
2019 149 3 1 6 3 0 5 0 167
2020 157 2 0 9 3 0 8 0 179
2021 157 3 0 4 2 0 9 0 175
2022 164 2 0 4 1 0 11 0 182
2023 150 0 0 6 2 0 13 0 171
2024 154 0 0 7 2 0 12 0 175

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southern Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 265 21.3 12.4 26.4
1989 239 21.9 10.9 26.8
1990 233 21.8 10.6 27.5
1991 239 21.7 11.0 26.8
1992 218 21.5 10.1 22
1993 212 21.4 9.9 25.9
1994 215 21.9 9.8 24.2
1995 225 21.9 10.3 25.8
1996 225 21.9 10.3 25.8
1997 232 21.9 10.6 28.9
1998 253 21.9 11.6 22.1
1999 258 21.9 11.8 25.5
2000 243 21.9 11.1 26.7
2001 250 22.6 11.1 32.8
2002 241 22.6 10.7 33.6
2003 241 22.6 10.7 33.6
2004 242 21.6 11.2 41.3
2005 227 20.6 11.0 37
2006 233 20.6 11.3 40.8
2007 222 20.7 10.7 36.9
2008 201 21.3 9.4 38.8
2009 198 20.8 9.5 43.9
2010 184 19.7 9.3 43.5
2011 204 17.0 12.0 50.5
2012 195 16.8 11.5 55.9
2013 191 17.2 11.0 51.3
2014 184 18.2 10.0 45.7
2015 193 18.0 10.7 46.1
2016 187 18.0 10.3 46
2017 188 18.1 10.3 56.9
2018 180 18.1 9.9 50.6
2019 167 17.8 9.3 59.3
2020 179 16.0 11.1 67.6
2021 175 17.4 10.0 70.9
2022 182 15.7 11.5 67.6
2023 171 13.3 12.8 n/a
2024 175 15.8 11.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southern Junior-Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 265 21.3 12.4 26.4
1989 239 21.9 10.9 26.8
1990 233 21.8 10.6 27.5
1991 239 21.7 11.0 26.8
1992 218 21.5 10.1 22
1993 212 21.4 9.9 25.9
1994 215 21.9 9.8 24.2
1995 225 21.9 10.3 25.8
1996 225 21.9 10.3 25.8
1997 232 21.9 10.6 28.9
1998 253 21.9 11.6 22.1
1999 258 21.9 11.8 25.5
2000 243 21.9 11.1 26.7
2001 250 22.6 11.1 32.8
2002 241 22.6 10.7 33.6
2003 241 22.6 10.7 33.6
2004 242 21.6 11.2 41.3
2005 227 20.6 11.0 37
2006 233 20.6 11.3 40.8
2007 222 20.7 10.7 36.9
2008 201 21.3 9.4 38.8
2009 198 20.8 9.5 43.9
2010 184 19.7 9.3 43.5
2011 204 17.0 12.0 50.5
2012 195 16.8 11.5 55.9
2013 191 17.2 11.0 51.3
2014 184 18.2 10.0 45.7
2015 193 18.0 10.7 46.1
2016 187 18.0 10.3 46
2017 188 18.1 10.3 56.9
2018 180 18.1 9.9 50.6
2019 167 17.8 9.3 59.3
2020 179 16.0 11.1 67.6
2021 175 17.4 10.0 70.9
2022 182 15.7 11.5 67.6
2023 171 13.3 12.8 n/a
2024 175 15.8 11.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Southern Junior-Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $150 (0.8%) $15,724 (85.4%) $18,411
2020 $534 (3.0%) $15,038 (83.7%) $17,976
2021 $770 (3.9%) $16,476 (83.1%) $19,821
2022 $181 (1.0%) $16,153 (85.8%) $18,819
2023 $248 (1.2%) $15,777 (78.8%) $20,011

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southern Junior-Senior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 203rd of 247 Middle schoolsRanks 224th of 238 Middle schools
 11.9%
Ranks 71st of 217 High schoolsRanks 205th of 215 High schools
 62.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Southern Junior-Senior High School)3055
 25%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Southern School District 1)3055
 25%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4866
 18%
8th Grade Mathematics (Southern Junior-Senior High School)3327
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Southern School District 1)3327
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)4761
 14%
8th Grade Science (Southern Junior-Senior High School)6350
 13%
   8th Grade Science (Southern School District 1)6350
 13%
   8th Grade Science (Nebraska)6264
 2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Junior-Senior High School)54.129
 25%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Southern School District 1)54.129
 25%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)37.433.5
 3.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Southern Junior-Senior High School)32.412
 20.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Southern School District 1)32.412
 20.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)30.926.2
 4.6%
11th Grade Science (Southern Junior-Senior High School)35.18
 27.1%
   11th Grade Science (Southern School District 1)35.18
 27.1%
   11th Grade Science (Nebraska)26.425.3
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students167171
 2.4%
African American30
 100%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic66
Pacific Islander00
White149150
 0.7%
Two or More Races513
 160%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Junior-Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 175 students attended Southern Junior-Senior High School.

Students at Southern Junior-Senior High School are 88% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

Southern Junior-Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Southern Elementary School


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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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