Vermillion School District

209 School Street
Vermillion, KS 66544
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Vermillion School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 644 students in Vermillion School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Vermillion School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
4 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
644 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Vermillion 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#25 out of 286 school districts
(Top 10%)
49%
31%
43%
32%
45-49%
31%
(21-22)
≥90%
89%
(2022-23)
7.2%
24.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
23%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
93%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,630 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 $13,272 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$8,867 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$8,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,630
$18,587
Spending / Student
$13,272
$17,750

Best Vermillion School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centralia Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
507 John Riggins Ave
Centralia, KS 66415
(785) 857-3324
Gr: PK-6 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Frankfort Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
604 N Kansas
Frankfort, KS 66427
(785) 292-4486
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Centralia High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
507 John Riggins Ave
Centralia, KS 66415
(785) 857-3324
Gr: 7-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Frankfort High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
604 N Kansas
Frankfort, KS 66427
(785) 292-4486
Gr: 7-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Vermillion School District?
Vermillion School District manages 4 public schools serving 644 students.
What is the rank of Vermillion School District?
Vermillion School District is ranked #30 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 20%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vermillion School District?
93% of Vermillion School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vermillion School District?
Vermillion School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Vermillion School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,272 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 644 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in KS)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 49% (Top 10%)
  • : 43% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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