South Gray Jr High School

105 Thatcher
Copeland, KS 67837
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 30 students in grades 6-8, South Gray Jr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 50% in KS
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Gray Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

South Gray Jr High School's student population of 30 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
30 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

South Gray Jr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Gray Jr High School is 0.28, 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.
This School
State Level (KS)
#611 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
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20-24%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Gray Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Gray Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Gray Jr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
22%
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Black
n/a
7%
White
84%
61%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.28
This chart displays the diversity score of South Gray Jr High School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Gray Jr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Gray Jr High School's ranking?
South Gray Jr High School is ranked #611 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend South Gray Jr High School?
30 students attend South Gray Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of South Gray Jr High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Gray Jr High School?
South Gray Jr High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Gray Jr High School offer ?
South Gray Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is South Gray Jr High School part of?
South Gray Jr High School is part of Copeland School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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