For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 402 students in Graham County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Graham County School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
402 Students
479,114 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
34,544 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Graham County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#266 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,519 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
99,984 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
21%
# Black Students
2 Students
31,832 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
347 Students
301,037 Students
% White Students
86%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
29 Students
28,533 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
32
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
31
34,048
# Students in 1st Grade:
22
33,123
# Students in 2nd Grade:
21
33,874
# Students in 3rd Grade:
36
34,011
# Students in 4th Grade:
31
34,638
# Students in 5th Grade:
22
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
34
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
28
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
30
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
27
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
33
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
31
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
24
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,623
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,475 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,226. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,975 is less than the state median of $17,139. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,475
$16,226
Spending / Student
$13,975
$17,139
Best Graham County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hill City Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
216 N 4th Ave
Hill City, KS 67642
(785) 421-3425
Hill City, KS 67642
(785) 421-3425
Grades: PK-6
| 229 students
Rank: #22.
Hill City Junior-senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Ringneck Drive
Hill City, KS 67642
(785) 421-2117
Hill City, KS 67642
(785) 421-2117
Grades: 7-12
| 173 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Graham County School District?
Graham County School District manages 2 public schools serving 402 students.
What is the rank of Graham County School District?
Graham County School District is ranked #263 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Graham County School District?
86% of Graham County School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Graham County School District?
Graham County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Graham County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,975 is less than the state median of $17,139. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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