Southern School District 1

Southern School District 1 in Nebraska is home to two schools: Southern Elementary School and Southern Junior-Senior High School. Both schools have consistently performed below the state average, ranking in the bottom quartile of Nebraska schools for the past several years.

The elementary school's statewide ranking has placed it in the 322nd, 357th, and 319th positions out of 428, 459, and 457 schools, respectively, over the past three school years. Similarly, the junior-senior high school has ranked 205th out of 215, 160th out of 202, and 157th out of 209 in the state. Both schools also have high chronic absenteeism rates of 21.1%, significantly above the state average. While the schools spend more per student than the state average, this additional funding does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes.

The low performance of these schools, as evidenced by their test scores, graduation rates, and statewide rankings, suggests systemic issues that need to be addressed. Improving attendance and ensuring the effective use of resources may be key focus areas for the Southern School District 1 to help these schools better serve their students and communities.