Top Rankings
Smith Center School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 436 students in Smith Center 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 Smith Center School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
436 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Smith Center 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#107 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.5%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.58
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
23%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
90%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,356 is higher than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,406 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,356
$16,295
Spending / Student
$16,406
$17,212
Best Smith Center School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smith Center Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
216 South Jefferson
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6614
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6614
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Smith Center Jr Sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Roger Barta Way
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6609
Smith Center, KS 66967
(785) 282-6609
Gr: 7-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Smith Center School District?
Smith Center School District manages 2 public schools serving 436 students.
What is the rank of Smith Center School District?
Smith Center School District is ranked #108 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Smith Center School District?
90% of Smith Center School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Smith Center School District?
Smith Center School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Smith Center School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,406 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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