Top Rankings
Prairie Hills School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 925 students in Prairie Hills 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 Prairie Hills School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
5 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
925 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Prairie Hills 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#41 out of 286 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
92%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,570 is higher than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,154 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,570
$16,276
Spending / Student
$15,154
$17,192
Best Prairie Hills School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sabetha Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Oregon
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-3448
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-3448
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Axtell High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
504 Pine Street
Axtell, KS 66403
(785) 736-2237
Axtell, KS 66403
(785) 736-2237
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Axtell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
504 Pine Street
Axtell, KS 66403
(785) 736-2237
Axtell, KS 66403
(785) 736-2237
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Sabetha Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
751 Bluejay Blvd
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-2151
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-2151
Gr: 6-8 | 165 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Sabetha High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Bluejay Blvd
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-2155
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-2155
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Prairie Hills School District?
Prairie Hills School District manages 5 public schools serving 925 students.
What is the rank of Prairie Hills School District?
Prairie Hills School District is ranked #34 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Prairie Hills School District?
92% of Prairie Hills School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Prairie Hills School District?
Prairie Hills School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Prairie Hills School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,154 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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