Southland High School

500 S Main
Cardwell, MO 63829
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 103 students in grades 6-12, Southland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri 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 Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 103 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Southland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Southland High School's student population of 103 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
103 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Southland High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southland High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1780 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Southland High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southland High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southland High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Southland High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Southland High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Hispanic
28%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Southland High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Southland High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
71%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Southland High School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Southland High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Southland High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥50%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Southland High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southland High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southland High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southland High School's ranking?
Southland High School is ranked #1780 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southland High School?
The graduation rate of Southland High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Southland High School?
103 students attend Southland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Southland High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southland High School?
Southland High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Southland High School offer ?
Southland High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Southland High School part of?
Southland High School is part of Southland C-9 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 103 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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