For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 581 students in Smith County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Smith County, KS are Thunder Ridge Elementary School, Smith Center Elementary School and Smith Center Jr Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smith County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in Smith County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Smith County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thunder Ridge Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
128 S Kansas Street
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-3241
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-3241
Grades: K-3
| 42 students
Rank: #22.
Smith Center Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
216 South Jefferson
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6614
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6614
Grades: PK-6
| 272 students
Rank: #33.
Smith Center Jr Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Roger Barta Way
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6609
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6609
Grades: 7-12
| 196 students
Rank: #44.
Thunder Ridge High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 East Ash
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-2217
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-2217
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Smith County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
128 S Kansas
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-3241
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-3241
Grades: K-6
| 79 students
209 E Ash
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-2217
Kensington, KS 66951
(785) 476-2217
Grades: 7-12
| 89 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Smith County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Smith County, KS include Thunder Ridge Elementary School, Smith Center Elementary School and Smith Center Jr Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Smith County, KS?
4 public schools are located in Smith County, KS.
What is the racial composition of students in Smith County, KS?
Smith County, KS public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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