Top Rankings
Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 613 students in Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (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
1,339 Schools
# Students
613 Students
477,624 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#58 out of 286 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Graduation Rate
85%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
88%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,256 in this school district is less 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 $14,561 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,256
$16,276
Spending / Student
$14,561
$17,192
Best Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
812 East A Street
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-3184
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-3184
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Hillsboro Middle/high School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 East Grand
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-3184
Hillsboro, KS 67063
(620) 947-3184
Gr: 6-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District?
Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District manages 2 public schools serving 613 students.
What is the rank of Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District?
Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District is ranked #51 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 20%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District?
88% of Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District?
Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,561 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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