Top Rankings
Dighton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 243 students in Dighton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Dighton School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
2 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
243 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dighton School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 286 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
12%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
88%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,881 is higher than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,193 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,881
$16,276
Spending / Student
$17,193
$17,192
Best Dighton School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dighton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 E James
Dighton, KS 67839
(620) 397-5319
Dighton, KS 67839
(620) 397-5319
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Dighton High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Wichita
Dighton, KS 67839
(620) 397-5333
Dighton, KS 67839
(620) 397-5333
Gr: 7-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dighton School District?
Dighton School District manages 2 public schools serving 243 students.
What is the rank of Dighton School District?
Dighton School District is ranked #19 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dighton School District?
88% of Dighton School District students are White, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dighton School District?
Dighton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Dighton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,193 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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