Top Rankings
Prairie Hills School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,086 students in Prairie Hills School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Prairie Hills School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
1,086 Students
479,272 Students
# Teachers
89 Teachers
34,559 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Prairie Hills School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 286 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.56
# American Indian Students
10 Students
3,520 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
100,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
21%
# Black Students
15 Students
31,834 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
1,001 Students
301,155 Students
% White Students
92%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
31 Students
28,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
62
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
83
34,075
# Students in 1st Grade:
88
33,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
80
33,906
# Students in 3rd Grade:
80
34,043
# Students in 4th Grade:
71
34,679
# Students in 5th Grade:
77
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
83
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
74
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
71
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
93
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
76
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
80
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
68
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,623
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,113 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,220. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,907 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,113
$16,220
Spending / Student
$12,907
$17,133
Best Prairie Hills School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sabetha Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Oregon
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-3448
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-3448
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Axtell High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
504 Pine Street
Axtell, KS 66403
(785) 736-2237
Axtell, KS 66403
(785) 736-2237
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Wetmore High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
321 6th Street
Wetmore, KS 66550
(785) 866-2860
Wetmore, KS 66550
(785) 866-2860
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #44.
Axtell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
504 Pine Street
Axtell, KS 66403
(785) 736-2237
Axtell, KS 66403
(785) 736-2237
Grades: PK-8
| 115 students
Rank: #55.
Sabetha Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
751 Bluejay Blvd
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-2151
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-2151
Grades: 6-8
| 161 students
Rank: #66.
Wetmore Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
321 6th Street
Wetmore, KS 66550
(785) 866-2860
Wetmore, KS 66550
(785) 866-2860
Grades: PK-8
| 92 students
Rank: #77.
Sabetha High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Bluejay Blvd
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-2155
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-2155
Grades: 9-12
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Prairie Hills School District?
Prairie Hills School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,086 students.
What is the rank of Prairie Hills School District?
Prairie Hills School District is ranked #38 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Prairie Hills School District?
92% of Prairie Hills School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Prairie Hills School District?
Prairie Hills School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Prairie Hills School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,907 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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