Top Rankings
Comanche County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 322 students in Comanche County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Comanche County School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
3 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
322 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Comanche County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#87 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%

Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,553 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
13,530 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
104,522 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
22%
# Black Students
1 Student
31,245 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
268 Students
293,371 Students
% White Students
83%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
30,267 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
21,787
# Students in K Grade:
17
31,674
# Students in 1st Grade:
14
32,919
# Students in 2nd Grade:
22
34,119
# Students in 3rd Grade:
17
33,302
# Students in 4th Grade:
28
34,287
# Students in 5th Grade:
21
34,416
# Students in 6th Grade:
32
35,078
# Students in 7th Grade:
39
35,096
# Students in 8th Grade:
27
36,357
# Students in 9th Grade:
31
37,517
# Students in 10th Grade:
16
37,330
# Students in 11th Grade:
20
36,547
# Students in 12th Grade:
18
34,737
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,461
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,429 is higher than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,180 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$7,774 MM

Spending
$5 MM
$8,211 MM

Revenue / Student
$16,429
$16,276

Spending / Student
$16,180
$17,192

Best Comanche County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Central Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
302 S Jefferson
Protection, KS 67127
(620) 622-4545
Protection, KS 67127
(620) 622-4545
Grades: PK-5
| 139 students
Rank: #22.
South Central Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
302 S Jefferson
Protection, KS 67127
(620) 622-4545
Protection, KS 67127
(620) 622-4545
Grades: 6-8
| 98 students
Rank: #33.
South Central High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 E. Garfield
Coldwater, KS 67029
(620) 582-2158
Coldwater, KS 67029
(620) 582-2158
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Comanche County School District?
Comanche County School District manages 3 public schools serving 322 students.
What is the rank of Comanche County School District?
Comanche County School District is ranked #72 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Comanche County School District?
83% of Comanche County School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Comanche County School District?
Comanche County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Comanche County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,180 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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