For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 585 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 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
585 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#200 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
89%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.2%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2006–2021. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
3%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% White
93%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,798 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,224 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$8,867 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$9 MM
$8,468 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,798
$18,587
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,224
$17,750
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Phillipsburg School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Phillipsburg Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Nebraska Avenue
Phillipsburg, KS 67661
(785) 543-2174
Phillipsburg, KS 67661
(785) 543-2174
Gr: PK-4 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Phillipsburg Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
647 7th St
Phillipsburg, KS 67661
(785) 543-5114
Phillipsburg, KS 67661
(785) 543-5114
Gr: 5-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Phillipsburg High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 S 7th
Phillipsburg, KS 67661
(785) 543-5251
Phillipsburg, KS 67661
(785) 543-5251
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Phillipsburg School District?
Phillipsburg School District manages 3 public schools serving 585 students.
What is the rank of Phillipsburg School District?
Phillipsburg School District is ranked #194 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Phillipsburg School District?
93% of Phillipsburg School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% 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 11:1, 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 $15,224 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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