Southern Valley Elementary and Southern Valley Junior/Senior High are located 8 miles south of Oxford on Highway 46, 10 miles east of Beaver City on Highway 89, and 10 miles west of Orleans on Highway 89. The Southern Valley system consists of six communities; Beaver City, Edison, Hendley, Orleans, Oxford, and Stamford. Our ethnic characteristics consist of a majority of Caucasians, with a small minority population. The communities are supported by agriculture, five financial institutions, and other small businesses. Southern Valley Schools is currently classified by the Nebraska Schools Activity Association as Class C-2 in most activities. Our school offers a diverse curriculum with advanced courses in math, science, English, industrial technology, art, and business. At the elementary level the curriculum is aligned for continuity and consistency district wide for our students. Our school endeavors to meet the needs of all students through a variety of programs. Our Title I program serves elementary students. Four full time resource teachers are provided. Speech Pathologists and Preschool / Alternative Kindergarten services are provided through the Educational Service Unit 11.