Top Rankings
South Brown County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 548 students in South Brown County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in South Brown County School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
548 Students
482,478 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
33,964 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
South Brown County 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 80-89% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#250 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.57
# American Indian Students
83 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
15%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
21%
# Black Students
3 Students
31,976 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
373 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
68%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
31 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
41
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
31
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
36
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
33
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
43
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
27
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
48
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
39
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
35
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
52
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
43
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
49
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
32
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
39
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,897
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,347 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,113. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,232 is higher than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,347
$16,113
Spending / Student
$24,232
$17,019
Best South Brown County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 E 16th
Horton, KS 66439
(785) 486-2616
Horton, KS 66439
(785) 486-2616
Grades: PK-4
| 211 students
Rank: #22.
Everest Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
221 South 7th
Everest, KS 66424
(785) 548-7536
Everest, KS 66424
(785) 548-7536
Grades: 5-8
| 174 students
Rank: #33.
Horton High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1120 First Ave East
Horton, KS 66439
(785) 486-2151
Horton, KS 66439
(785) 486-2151
Grades: 9-12
| 163 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Brown County School District?
South Brown County School District manages 3 public schools serving 548 students.
What is the rank of South Brown County School District?
South Brown County School District is ranked #248 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Brown County School District?
68% of South Brown County School District students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Brown County School District?
South Brown County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is South Brown County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,232 is higher than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
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