Top Rankings
Sterling School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 500 students in Sterling School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Sterling School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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
500 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sterling School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#11 out of 286 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
89%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.2%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 1996–2013. View full 24-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 1996–2022. View full 34-year historical data
% Hispanic
2%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Black
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
93%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,452 is higher than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,584 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$8,867 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$8 MM
$8,468 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$20,452
$18,587
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$16,584
$17,750
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Sterling School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sterling Grade School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
218 S 5th
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3112
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-3112
Gr: PK-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Sterling Junior High/senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
308 E Washington
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-2171
Sterling, KS 67579
(620) 278-2171
Gr: 7-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sterling School District?
Sterling School District manages 2 public schools serving 500 students.
What is the rank of Sterling School District?
Sterling School District is ranked #15 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sterling School District?
93% of Sterling School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sterling School District?
Sterling School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Sterling School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,584 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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