Top Rankings
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 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 450 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 21% 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
3 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
450 Students
482,478 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
33,964 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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
0.36
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
52 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
21%
# Black Students
6 Students
31,976 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
356 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
79%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
33 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
26
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
26
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
28
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
24
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
22
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
26
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
35
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
30
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
34
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
48
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
37
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
46
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
30
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
36
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
2
1,897
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,440 is higher 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 $16,436 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,440
$16,113
Spending / Student
$16,436
$17,019
Best Herington School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herington Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 187 students
Rank: #22.
Herington Middle School
Magnet 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
| 112 students
Rank: #33.
Herington High School
Magnet 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
| 151 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Herington School District?
Herington School District manages 3 public schools serving 450 students.
What is the rank of Herington School District?
Herington School District is ranked #166 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?
79% of Herington School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 Herington School District?
Herington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Herington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,436 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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