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 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.
Public Schools in Dighton School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), 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).
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,573 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
13,547 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
104,988 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
22%
# Black Students
n/a
31,414 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
214 Students
294,763 Students
% White Students
88%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,143 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
30,414 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
17
22,055
# Students in K Grade:
15
31,945
# Students in 1st Grade:
12
33,143
# Students in 2nd Grade:
20
34,458
# Students in 3rd Grade:
23
33,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
22
34,542
# Students in 5th Grade:
25
34,588
# Students in 6th Grade:
18
35,123
# Students in 7th Grade:
17
35,135
# Students in 8th Grade:
10
36,404
# Students in 9th Grade:
15
37,567
# Students in 10th Grade:
21
37,374
# Students in 11th Grade:
13
36,610
# Students in 12th Grade:
15
34,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,493
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,881 is higher than the state median of $16,201. 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 $17,113. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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 #21 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 10%) 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 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 $17,113. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 2 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 243 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
Overall District Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
