Top Rankings
Smoky Valley 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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,173 students in Smoky Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Smoky Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
4 Schools
1,354 Schools
# Students
1,173 Students
479,842 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
33,587 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Smoky Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 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
#132 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.57
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,573 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
13,547 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
102 Students
104,988 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
22%
# Black Students
12 Students
31,414 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,019 Students
294,763 Students
% White Students
87%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,143 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
28 Students
30,414 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
51
22,055
# Students in K Grade:
50
31,945
# Students in 1st Grade:
56
33,143
# Students in 2nd Grade:
81
34,458
# Students in 3rd Grade:
87
33,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
97
34,542
# Students in 5th Grade:
103
34,588
# Students in 6th Grade:
93
35,123
# Students in 7th Grade:
68
35,135
# Students in 8th Grade:
75
36,404
# Students in 9th Grade:
87
37,567
# Students in 10th Grade:
112
37,374
# Students in 11th Grade:
104
36,610
# Students in 12th Grade:
100
34,789
# Ungraded Students:
9
2,493
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,014 in this school district is less 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 $10,905 is less than the state median of $17,113. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,014
$16,201
Spending / Student
$10,905
$17,113
Best Smoky Valley School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Soderstrom Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
227 N Washington
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-2945
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-2945
Grades: PK-4
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Smoky Valley Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Cedar
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-4249
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-4249
Grades: 5-8
| 254 students
Rank: #33.
Smoky Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Viking Blvd
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-2909
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-2909
Grades: 9-12
| 251 students
Rank: #44.
Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 S Main
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-4292
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-4292
Grades: K-12
| 370 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Smoky Valley School District?
Smoky Valley School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,173 students.
What is the rank of Smoky Valley School District?
Smoky Valley School District is ranked #128 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 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 Smoky Valley School District?
87% of Smoky Valley School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 Smoky Valley School District?
Smoky Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Smoky Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,905 is less than the state median of $17,113. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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