Top Rankings
Dighton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 258 students in Dighton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Dighton School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
258 Students
479,272 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
34,559 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Dighton School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#62 out of 286 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,520 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
100,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
21%
# Black Students
1 Student
31,834 Students
% Black Students
n/a
6%
# White Students
243 Students
301,155 Students
% White Students
94%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
28,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
22
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
20
34,075
# Students in 1st Grade:
23
33,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
18
33,906
# Students in 3rd Grade:
26
34,043
# Students in 4th Grade:
20
34,679
# Students in 5th Grade:
17
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
12
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
17
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
26
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
12
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
14
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
15
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
16
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,623
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,783 is higher than the state median of $16,220. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,194 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,783
$16,220
Spending / Student
$16,194
$17,133
Best Dighton School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dighton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 E James
Dighton, KS 67839
(620) 397-5319
Dighton, KS 67839
(620) 397-5319
Grades: PK-6
| 158 students
Rank: #22.
Dighton High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Wichita
Dighton, KS 67839
(620) 397-5333
Dighton, KS 67839
(620) 397-5333
Grades: 7-12
| 100 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dighton School District?
Dighton School District manages 2 public schools serving 258 students.
What is the rank of Dighton School District?
Dighton School District is ranked #51 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dighton School District?
94% of Dighton School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dighton School District?
Dighton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Dighton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,194 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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