Top Rankings
Morris County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 772 students in Morris County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Morris County School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
772 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Morris County School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#87 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.57
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,553 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
13,530 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
48 Students
104,522 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
22%
# Black Students
2 Students
31,245 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
684 Students
293,371 Students
% White Students
89%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
33 Students
30,267 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
42
21,787
# Students in K Grade:
44
31,674
# Students in 1st Grade:
54
32,919
# Students in 2nd Grade:
44
34,119
# Students in 3rd Grade:
54
33,302
# Students in 4th Grade:
58
34,287
# Students in 5th Grade:
64
34,416
# Students in 6th Grade:
52
35,078
# Students in 7th Grade:
66
35,096
# Students in 8th Grade:
55
36,357
# Students in 9th Grade:
62
37,517
# Students in 10th Grade:
60
37,330
# Students in 11th Grade:
66
36,547
# Students in 12th Grade:
51
34,737
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,461
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,948 is higher than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,984 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,948
$16,276
Spending / Student
$16,984
$17,192
Best Morris County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 Center Street
Alta Vista, KS 66834
(785) 499-6313
Alta Vista, KS 66834
(785) 499-6313
Grades: K-6
| 74 students
Rank: #22.
Council Grove Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
706 East Main Street
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-6851
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-6851
Grades: PK-6
| 338 students
Rank: #33.
Council Grove Junior Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 Hockaday St.
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-5149
Council Grove, KS 66846
(620) 767-5149
Grades: 7-12
| 360 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Morris County School District?
Morris County School District manages 3 public schools serving 772 students.
What is the rank of Morris County School District?
Morris County School District is ranked #99 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Morris County School District?
89% of Morris County School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Morris County School District?
Morris County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Morris County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,984 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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