For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 556 students in Hamilton County, KS (there are 1 private school, serving 10 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Hamilton County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Hamilton County, KS are Syracuse Elementary School and Syracuse High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hamilton County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Syracuse Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
408 N Main
Syracuse, KS 67878
(620) 384-5203
Syracuse, KS 67878
(620) 384-5203
Grades: PK-6
| 330 students
Rank: #22.
Syracuse High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
502 North Main
Syracuse, KS 67878
(620) 384-7446
Syracuse, KS 67878
(620) 384-7446
Grades: 7-12
| 226 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hamilton County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Hamilton County, KS include Syracuse Elementary School and Syracuse High School.
How many public schools are located in Hamilton County, KS?
2 public schools are located in Hamilton County, KS.
What percentage of students in Hamilton County, KS go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Hamilton County, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County, KS?
Hamilton County, KS public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
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