Serving 47 students in grades 9-12, Southern Coffey County High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southern Coffey County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Southern Coffey County High School's student population of 47 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
47 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southern Coffey County High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Coffey County High School is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#160 out of 1280 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
92%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Coffey County High School's ranking?
Southern Coffey County High School is ranked #160 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Southern Coffey County High School often compared to?
Southern Coffey County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waverly High School, Burlington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern Coffey County High School?
The graduation rate of Southern Coffey County High School is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Southern Coffey County High School?
47 students attend Southern Coffey County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Southern Coffey County High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Coffey County High School?
Southern Coffey County High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southern Coffey County High School offer ?
Southern Coffey County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southern Coffey County High School part of?
Southern Coffey County High School is part of Leroy-Gridley School District.
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