Top Rankings
Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 640 students in Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
640 Students
482,478 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
33,964 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#44 out of 286 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
39 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
21%
# Black Students
14 Students
31,976 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
563 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
88%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
39
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
38
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
47
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
44
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
43
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
54
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
48
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
51
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
37
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
50
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
45
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
49
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
44
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
46
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
5
1,897
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,570 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,113. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,947 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,570
$16,113
Spending / Student
$13,947
$17,019
Best Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
812 East A Street
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-3184
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-3184
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #22.
Hillsboro Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 East Grand
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-3184
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-3184
Grades: 6-12
| 327 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District?
Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District manages 2 public schools serving 640 students.
What is the rank of Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District?
Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District is ranked #41 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District?
88% of Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District?
Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,947 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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