Best Dighton Public Schools (2021-22)
For the 2021-22 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 256 students in Dighton, KS. Dighton has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kansas.
The top ranked public schools in Dighton, KS are Dighton Elementary School and Dighton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dighton, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kansas public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Dighton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Dighton, KS Public Schools (2021-22)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dighton Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 E James
Dighton, KS 67839
(620) 397-5319
Dighton, KS 67839
(620) 397-5319
Grades: PK-6
| 146 students
Rank: #22.
Dighton High School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Wichita
Dighton, KS 67839
(620) 397-5333
Dighton, KS 67839
(620) 397-5333
Grades: 7-12
| 110 students
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