Serving 27 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 19% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
South Gray Jr High School's student population of 27 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
27 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.32, 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
#611 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
15%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
81%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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?
27 students attend South Gray Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of South Gray Jr High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 4% 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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