Top Rankings
Holton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,149 students in Holton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Holton School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (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 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
1,149 Students
482,478 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
33,964 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Holton 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#188 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.57
# American Indian Students
32 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
131 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
21%
# Black Students
4 Students
31,976 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
882 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
77%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
91 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
92
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
88
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
74
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
70
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
60
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
76
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
67
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
85
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
75
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
77
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
94
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
73
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
87
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
51
1,897
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,567 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 $18,146 is higher than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,567
$16,113
Spending / Student
$18,146
$17,019
Best Holton School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 New York
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2181
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2181
Grades: 9-12
| 323 students
Rank: #22.
Holton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
812 W. 5th. St.
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-3251
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-3251
Grades: PK-5
| 540 students
Rank: #33.
Holton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Iowa Street
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2441
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-2441
Grades: 6-8
| 227 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fresh Start (Virtual)
Magnet School
501 Dakota
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-5664
Holton, KS 66436
(785) 364-5664
Grades: 12
| 59 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Holton School District?
Holton School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,149 students.
What is the rank of Holton School District?
Holton School District is ranked #195 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 graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Holton School District?
77% of Holton School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Holton School District?
Holton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Holton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,146 is higher than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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