Top Rankings
Golden Plains School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 159 students in Golden Plains 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 Golden Plains School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% 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
159 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Golden Plains 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 increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#107 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
31%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,553 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
13,530 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
104,522 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
22%
# Black Students
n/a
31,245 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
113 Students
293,371 Students
% White Students
71%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
30,267 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
16
21,787
# Students in K Grade:
7
31,674
# Students in 1st Grade:
16
32,919
# Students in 2nd Grade:
7
34,119
# Students in 3rd Grade:
10
33,302
# Students in 4th Grade:
12
34,287
# Students in 5th Grade:
6
34,416
# Students in 6th Grade:
10
35,078
# Students in 7th Grade:
12
35,096
# Students in 8th Grade:
17
36,357
# Students in 9th Grade:
11
37,517
# Students in 10th Grade:
9
37,330
# Students in 11th Grade:
16
36,547
# Students in 12th Grade:
10
34,737
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,461
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,302 is higher than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,220 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,302
$16,276
Spending / Student
$21,220
$17,192
Best Golden Plains School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Golden Plains High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
335 School Street
Rexford, KS 67753
(785) 687-3265
Rexford, KS 67753
(785) 687-3265
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Golden Plains Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 W 6th
Selden, KS 67757
(785) 386-4560
Selden, KS 67757
(785) 386-4560
Grades: PK-5
| 74 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Golden Plains Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
335 School Street
Rexford, KS 67753
(785) 687-3265
Rexford, KS 67753
(785) 687-3265
Grades: 6-8
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Golden Plains School District?
Golden Plains School District manages 3 public schools serving 159 students.
What is the rank of Golden Plains School District?
Golden Plains School District is ranked #68 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 science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Golden Plains School District?
71% of Golden Plains School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Golden Plains School District?
Golden Plains School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Golden Plains School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,220 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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