For the 2026-27 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 52% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), 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 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lane County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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
Gr: K-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Dighton High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Wichita
Dighton, KS 67839
(620) 397-5333
Dighton, KS 67839
(620) 397-5333
Gr: 7-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Lane County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5006 North Dodge Rd
Healy, KS 67850
(620) 398-2248
Healy, KS 67850
(620) 398-2248
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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 40% (majority Hispanic).
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