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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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 528 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 26% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
528 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#236 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Graduation Rate
85%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.57
% American Indian
15%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
10%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
70%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,928 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,150 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,928
$16,276
Spending / Student
$25,150
$17,192
Best South Brown County School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 E 16th
Horton, KS 66439
(785) 486-2616
Horton, KS 66439
(785) 486-2616
Gr: PK-4 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Everest Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
221 South 7th
Everest, KS 66424
(785) 548-7536
Everest, KS 66424
(785) 548-7536
Gr: 5-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Horton High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Brown County School District?
South Brown County School District manages 3 public schools serving 528 students.
What is the rank of South Brown County School District?
South Brown County School District is ranked #236 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Brown County School District?
70% of South Brown County School District students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 11:1, 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 $25,150 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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