Top Rankings
Wallace County Schools 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 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 154 students in Wallace County Schools. 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 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
2 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
154 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wallace County Schools, 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%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.9%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.58
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
8%
23%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
85%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,338 is higher than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,097 is higher than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$8,867 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$8,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,338
$18,587
Spending / Student
$25,097
$17,750
Best Wallace County Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
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) 728-4573
Sharon Springs, KS 67758
(785) 728-4573
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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) 728-4571
Sharon Springs, KS 67758
(785) 728-4571
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wallace County Schools?
Wallace County Schools manages 2 public schools serving 154 students.
What is the rank of Wallace County Schools?
Wallace County Schools 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?
85% of Wallace County Schools students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wallace County Schools?
Wallace County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Wallace County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,097 is higher than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
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