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Herington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 414 students in Herington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Herington School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,341 Schools
# Students
414 Students
477,077 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Herington 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% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#147 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Graduation Rate
85%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.58
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
12%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
77%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,043 is higher than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,865 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,043
$16,295
Spending / Student
$17,865
$17,212
Best Herington School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1403 North D Street
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-3234
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-3234
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Herington Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1317 N D Street
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-2448
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-2448
Gr: 6-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Herington High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1401 North D
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-2261
Herington, KS 67449
(785) 258-2261
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Herington School District?
Herington School District manages 3 public schools serving 414 students.
What is the rank of Herington School District?
Herington School District is ranked #176 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Herington School District?
77% of Herington School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% 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 Herington School District?
Herington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Herington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,865 is higher than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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