Top Rankings
Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 614 students in Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
614 Students
479,272 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
34,559 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#20 out of 286 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,520 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
100,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
21%
# Black Students
11 Students
31,834 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
541 Students
301,155 Students
% White Students
88%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
28,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
42
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
43
34,075
# Students in 1st Grade:
35
33,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
42
33,906
# Students in 3rd Grade:
48
34,043
# Students in 4th Grade:
47
34,679
# Students in 5th Grade:
49
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
36
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
47
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
44
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
46
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
45
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
43
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
44
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
3
1,623
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,230 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 $14,537 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,230
$16,220
Spending / Student
$14,537
$17,133
Best Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
812 East A Street
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-4043
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-4043
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #22.
Hillsboro Middle/high School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 East Grand
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-3184
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-3184
Grades: 6-12
| 308 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District?
Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District manages 2 public schools serving 614 students.
What is the rank of Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District?
Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District is ranked #24 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District?
88% of Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District?
Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,537 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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