Top Rankings
Wallace County Schools 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 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 172 students in Wallace County Schools 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 Wallace County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
172 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wallace County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#15 out of 286 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
10%
22%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
81%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,552 is higher than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,692 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,552
$16,276
Spending / Student
$17,692
$17,192
Best Wallace County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sharon Springs Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
521 N. Main
Sharon Springs, KS 67758
(785) 852-4267
Sharon Springs, KS 67758
(785) 852-4267
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Wallace County High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
521 N. Main
Sharon Springs, KS 67758
(785) 852-4240
Sharon Springs, KS 67758
(785) 852-4240
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wallace County Schools School District?
Wallace County Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 172 students.
What is the rank of Wallace County Schools School District?
Wallace County Schools School District is ranked #12 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wallace County Schools School District?
81% of Wallace County Schools School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wallace County Schools School District?
Wallace County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Wallace County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,692 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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