How many students attend Southern Junior-Senior High School?

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

What is the racial makeup of 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.

What schools feed into Southern Junior-Senior High School?

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

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

Feeder schools for Southern Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:

Southern Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 175

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.0%

Two or more races:

6.9%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southern Junior-Senior High School ranks worse than 65% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.8. (See more...)

Compare Details Southern Junior-Senior High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.6. (See more...)

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.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88%), two or more races (6.9%), Hispanic (4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southern Junior-Senior High School is 11. (See more...)

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Finance

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

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Southern School District 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern School District 1 158^th 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
2006	52.07	125^th	226	44.7%
2007	47.59	144^th	227	36.6%
2008	33.89	210^th	245	14.3%
2009	49.30	160^th	243	34.2%
2010	23.41	226^th	254	11.0%
2011	11.34	231^st	246	6.1%
2012	23.78	226^th	255	11.4%
2013	21.41	227^th	248	8.5%
2014	8.61	241^st	252	4.4%
2015	19.07	234^th	256	8.6%
2016	34.53	186^th	255	27.1%
2017	29.46	185^th	236	21.6%
2018	27.02	187^th	225	16.9%
2019	23.76	203^rd	247	17.8%
2021	4.77	216^th	223	3.1%
2022	5.33	239^th	249	4.0%
2023	10.05	224^th	238	5.9%
2024	42.80	130^th	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	130^th	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	139^th	150	7.3%
2023	23.07	120^th	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	113^th	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
2018	20.67	185^th	203	8.9%
2019	20.67	194^th	222	12.6%
2021	1.04	204^th	204	0.0%
2022	2.35	232^nd	234	0.9%
2023	5.85	210^th	217	3.2%
2024	34.40	101^st	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
2006	59.33	97^th	249	61.0%
2007	36.35	203^rd	247	17.8%
2008	54.43	138^th	252	45.2%
2009	58.66	112^th	251	55.4%
2010	48.28	159^th	249	36.1%
2011	3.58	243^rd	252	3.6%
2012	10.91	231^st	245	5.7%
2013	17.00	227^th	247	8.1%
2014	24.09	209^th	247	15.4%
2015	23.42	211^th	242	12.8%
2016	27.04	197^th	246	19.9%
2017	10.17	204^th	219	6.8%
2018	26.92	165^th	219	24.7%
2019	64.39	71^st	217	67.3%
2021	27.82	157^th	209	24.9%
2022	23.09	160^th	202	20.8%
2023	7.60	205^th	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	15^th	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	55^th	142	61.3%
2022	16.89	111^th	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	54^th	140	61.4%
2022	17.33	112^th	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
2018	18.74	178^th	205	13.2%
2019	60.63	74^th	207	64.3%
2021	19.56	171^st	200	14.5%
2022	14.68	174^th	196	11.2%
2023	5.30	201^st	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.

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.

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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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 203^rd of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 224^th of 238 Middle schools	11.9%
Ranks 71^st of 217 High schools	Ranks 205^th 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)	30	55	25%
7th Grade Mathematics (Southern School District 1)	30	55	25%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade Mathematics (Southern Junior-Senior High School)	33	27	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Southern School District 1)	33	27	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
8th Grade Science (Southern Junior-Senior High School)	63	50	13%
8th Grade Science (Southern School District 1)	63	50	13%
8th Grade Science (Nebraska)	62	64	2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Junior-Senior High School)	54.1	29	25%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Southern School District 1)	54.1	29	25%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.5	3.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Southern Junior-Senior High School)	32.4	12	20.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Southern School District 1)	32.4	12	20.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Southern Junior-Senior High School)	35.1	8	27.1%
11th Grade Science (Southern School District 1)	35.1	8	27.1%
11th Grade Science (Nebraska)	26.4	25.3	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	167	171	2.4%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	6	6
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	149	150	0.7%
Two or More Races	5	13	160%

Schools Near Southern Junior-Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Southern Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	115 S 11th St	Wymore	68466	Gage County	Southern School District 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 645-3326	175	16	11.0		154 (88.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.9%)								(n/a)	$20,011	$248	$15,777
Diller-Odell Secondary School	Public	7-12	506 Perry St	Odell	68415	Gage County	Diller-Odell Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 766-4210	110	12	9.3	25.5%	105 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.6%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80.4	23^rd of 168 public high schools	86.3%		63.5	78^th of 215 public high schools	63.7%	55	$26,085	$1,590	$20,007
Beatrice High School	Public	9-12	600 Orange Blvd	Beatrice	68310	Gage County	Beatrice Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 223-1515	662	36	18.2	48.6%	556 (84.0%)	7 (1.1%)	69 (10.4%)	5 (0.8%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.7%)	19.5	143^rd of 168 public high schools	14.9%		47.1	111^th of 215 public high schools	48.4%	32	$14,398	$344	$11,530
Educational Service Unit 5	Public	9-12	900 West Court	Beatrice	68310	Gage County	Educational Service Unit 05	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 223-5277	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lewiston High School	Public	7-12	306 Tiger Ave	Lewiston	68380	Pawnee County	Lewiston Consolidated Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 865-4675	72	11	6.6	13.9%	66 (91.7%)	1 (1.4%)	4 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)	$34,906	$147	$30,251
Tri County Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	72520 Hwy 103	De Witt	68341	Saline County	Tri County Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 683-2015	188	16	11.5	26.1%	176 (93.6%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.2%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	86.9	13^th of 168 public high schools	92.3%		93.7	8^th of 215 public high schools	96.3%	5	$24,036	$224	$18,891

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