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Southern Coffey County High School

High School · Leroy-gridley · Leroy, KS

A Leroy-gridley high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 188, Leroy, KS 66857

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.3:1
District spending per student$21,241
Chronic Absenteeism50%

Students at Southern Coffey County High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Southern Coffey County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average530/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$58,306

Median home value

$98,600

Median rent

$781/mo

College educated

11.5%

Homeownership

79.8%

Poverty rate

14.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66857; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Leroy-gridley

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$21,241NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Southern Coffey County High School is listed in LeRoy-Gridley; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Southern Coffey County High School

Southern Coffey County High School is a public high school in Leroy, KS, part of Leroy-gridley, serving approximately 38 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #999 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Southern Coffey County High School

What grades does Southern Coffey County High School serve?

Southern Coffey County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Southern Coffey County High School?

Southern Coffey County High School has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Coffey County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Southern Coffey County High School is 6.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Southern Coffey County High School rank in KS?

Southern Coffey County High School ranks #999 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Southern Coffey County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Southern Coffey County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Southern Coffey County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Southern Coffey County High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Southern Coffey County High School a charter school?

No, Southern Coffey County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Southern Coffey County High School a Title I school?

No, Southern Coffey County High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southern Coffey County High School?

57.9% of students at Southern Coffey County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
38
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Coffey County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.0%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 66857)
807
Area average commute
20.8 min
Area median age
57.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66857; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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