Phillipsburg School District

240 S 7th
Phillipsburg, KS 67661-2798
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 565 students in Phillipsburg School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Phillipsburg School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
565 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Phillipsburg 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 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#171 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
29%
29%
28%
32%
20-24%
31%
≥90%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.57
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
91%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,687 in this school district is less 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 $14,549 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,687
$16,276
Spending / Student
$14,549
$17,192

Best Phillipsburg School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Phillipsburg Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Nebraska Avenue
Phillipsburg, KS 67661
(785) 543-2174
Grades: PK-4
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
Phillipsburg Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
647 7th St
Phillipsburg, KS 67661
(785) 543-5114
Grades: 5-8
| 177 students
Rank: #33.
Phillipsburg High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
410 S 7th
Phillipsburg, KS 67661
(785) 543-5251
Grades: 9-12
| 182 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Phillipsburg School District?
Phillipsburg School District manages 3 public schools serving 565 students.
What is the rank of Phillipsburg School District?
Phillipsburg School District is ranked #181 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 Phillipsburg School District?
91% of Phillipsburg School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Phillipsburg School District?
Phillipsburg School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Phillipsburg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,549 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 565 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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