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Comanche County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 322 students in Comanche County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Comanche County School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
322 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Comanche County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#74 out of 286 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.6%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
13%
23%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
82%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,429 is higher than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,180 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,429
$16,295
Spending / Student
$16,180
$17,212
Best Comanche County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Central Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 S Jefferson
Protection, KS 67127
(620) 622-4545
Protection, KS 67127
(620) 622-4545
Gr: PK-4 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
South Central Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 S Jefferson
Protection, KS 67127
(620) 622-4545
Protection, KS 67127
(620) 622-4545
Gr: 5-8 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
South Central High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 E. Garfield
Coldwater, KS 67029
(620) 582-2158
Coldwater, KS 67029
(620) 582-2158
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Comanche County School District?
Comanche County School District manages 3 public schools serving 322 students.
What is the rank of Comanche County School District?
Comanche County School District is ranked #66 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Comanche County School District?
82% of Comanche County School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Comanche County School District?
Comanche County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Comanche County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,180 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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