For the 2023 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 3,502 students in Dickinson County, KS (there are 2 private schools, serving 132 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Dickinson County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Dickinson County, KS are Mckinley Elementary School, Hope High School and Hope Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickinson County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 36% statewide average). Schools in Dickinson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Dickinson County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
112 N Rogers
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-2311
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-2311
Grades: 2-3
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
Hope High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Poplar St
Hope, KS 67451
(785) 366-7221
Hope, KS 67451
(785) 366-7221
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: #33.
Hope Elementary School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Poplar St
Hope, KS 67451
(785) 366-7221
Hope, KS 67451
(785) 366-7221
Grades: PK-8
| 73 students
Rank: #44.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1539 Hwy 18
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 598-2226
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 598-2226
Grades: PK-5
| 62 students
Rank: #55.
Rural Center Elementary School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
902 1400 Avenue
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 479-2213
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 479-2213
Grades: PK-5
| 50 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Chapman Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Irish Drive
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 922-7171
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 922-7171
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Chapman High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 W 4th
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 922-6561
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 922-6561
Grades: 9-12
| 321 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Herington Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1403 North D Street
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-3234
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-3234
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
Rank: #99.
Solomon Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
411 North Pine
Solomon, KS 67480
(785) 655-2521
Solomon, KS 67480
(785) 655-2521
Grades: PK-8
| 271 students
Rank: #1010.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1101 North Vine
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1643
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1643
Grades: 4-5
| 207 students
Rank: #1111.
Abilene Middle School
Math: 20% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Northwest 14th
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1471
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1471
Grades: 6-8
| 351 students
Rank: #1212.
Chapman Middle School
Math: 18% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
622 N Marshall
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 922-6555
Chapman, KS 67431
(785) 922-6555
Grades: 6-8
| 267 students
Rank: #1313.
Herington Middle School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1317 N D Street
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-2448
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-2448
Grades: 6-8
| 107 students
Rank: #1414.
Solomon High School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 N. Pine
Solomon, KS 67480
(785) 655-2551
Solomon, KS 67480
(785) 655-2551
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Rank: #1515.
Abilene High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 N Cedar
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1260
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1260
Grades: 9-12
| 482 students
Rank: #1616.
Enterprise Elementary School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
302 S High
Enterprise, KS 67441
(785) 263-8248
Enterprise, KS 67441
(785) 263-8248
Grades: PK-5
| 91 students
Rank: #1717.
Herington High School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1401 North D
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-2261
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-2261
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Rank: n/an/a
1501 N Kuney
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1088
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-1088
Grades: PK-1
| 264 students
Dickinson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Abilene Virtual School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
213 North Broadway
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-2630
Abilene, KS 67410
(785) 263-2630
Grades: 7-12
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dickinson County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Dickinson County, KS include Mckinley Elementary School, Hope High School and Hope Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dickinson County, KS?
18 public schools are located in Dickinson County, KS.
What percentage of students in Dickinson County, KS go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Dickinson County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dickinson County, KS?
Dickinson County, KS public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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