Serving 307 students in grades 6-12, Hillsboro Middle/high School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillsboro Middle/high School's student population of 307 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hillsboro Middle/high School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillsboro Middle/high School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#570 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
89%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillsboro Middle/high School's ranking?
Hillsboro Middle/high School is ranked #570 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Hillsboro Middle/high School often compared to?
Hillsboro Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goessel High School, Centre, Marion High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hillsboro Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Hillsboro Middle/high School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hillsboro Middle/high School?
307 students attend Hillsboro Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Hillsboro Middle/high School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillsboro Middle/high School?
Hillsboro Middle/high School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hillsboro Middle/high School offer ?
Hillsboro Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Hillsboro Middle/high School part of?
Hillsboro Middle/high School is part of Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District.
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