For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 250 students in Lane County, KS.
The top ranked public schools in Lane County, KS are Dighton Elementary School, Healy Elementary School and Dighton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lane County, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Lane County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lane County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dighton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 E James
Dighton, KS 67839
(620) 397-5319
Dighton, KS 67839
(620) 397-5319
Grades: PK-6
| 152 students
Rank: #22.
Healy Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5006 North Dodge Rd
Healy, KS 67850
(620) 398-2248
Healy, KS 67850
(620) 398-2248
Grades: PK-5
| 7 students
Rank: #33.
Dighton High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Wichita
Dighton, KS 67839
(620) 397-5333
Dighton, KS 67839
(620) 397-5333
Grades: 7-12
| 91 students
Lane County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5006 North Dodge Rd
Healy, KS 67850
(620) 398-2248
Healy, KS 67850
(620) 398-2248
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lane County, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Lane County, KS include Dighton Elementary School, Healy Elementary School and Dighton High School.
How many public schools are located in Lane County?
3 public schools are located in Lane County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lane County?
Lane County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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