Top Rankings
Baxter Springs 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 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 865 students in Baxter Springs 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 Baxter Springs School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,341 Schools
# Students
865 Students
477,077 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Baxter Springs 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 84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 286 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
31%
Graduation Rate
84%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.58
% American Indian
12%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
72%
60%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,600 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,791 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,600
$16,295
Spending / Student
$14,791
$17,212
Best Baxter Springs School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1501 Park Ave
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3311
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3311
Gr: 3-6 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Baxter Springs High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Military
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Gr: 7-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
801 Lincoln
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3322
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3322
Gr: PK-2 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
100 N. Miliary
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Baxter Springs, KS 66713
(620) 856-3366
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Baxter Springs School District?
Baxter Springs School District manages 4 public schools serving 865 students.
What is the rank of Baxter Springs School District?
Baxter Springs School District is ranked #39 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 Baxter Springs School District?
72% of Baxter Springs School District students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Baxter Springs School District?
Baxter Springs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Baxter Springs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,791 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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