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Herington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 414 students in Herington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Herington School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% 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
1,354 Schools
# Students
414 Students
479,842 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
33,587 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Herington School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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
#190 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,573 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
13,547 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
59 Students
104,988 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
22%
# Black Students
5 Students
31,414 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
317 Students
294,763 Students
% White Students
77%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,143 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
31 Students
30,414 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
24
22,055
# Students in K Grade:
27
31,945
# Students in 1st Grade:
24
33,143
# Students in 2nd Grade:
26
34,458
# Students in 3rd Grade:
25
33,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
21
34,542
# Students in 5th Grade:
24
34,588
# Students in 6th Grade:
35
35,123
# Students in 7th Grade:
28
35,135
# Students in 8th Grade:
31
36,404
# Students in 9th Grade:
45
37,567
# Students in 10th Grade:
34
37,374
# Students in 11th Grade:
40
36,610
# Students in 12th Grade:
29
34,789
# Ungraded Students:
1
2,493
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,043 is higher than the state median of $16,201. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,865 is higher than the state median of $17,113. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,043
$16,201
Spending / Student
$17,865
$17,113
Best Herington School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1403 North D Street
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-3234
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-3234
Grades: PK-5
| 171 students
Rank: #22.
Herington Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1317 N D Street
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-2448
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-2448
Grades: 6-8
| 94 students
Rank: #33.
Herington High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 North D
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-2261
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-2261
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Herington School District?
Herington School District manages 3 public schools serving 414 students.
What is the rank of Herington School District?
Herington School District is ranked #169 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) 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 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Herington School District?
77% of Herington School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Herington School District?
Herington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Herington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,865 is higher than the state median of $17,113. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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