Central Heights School District
School District · Richmond, Kansas
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,510
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,510
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Evaluating Central Heights?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Central Heights as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Central Heights Elem
Richmond · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Central Heights High
Richmond · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#14 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.9
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,510
+$256 vs Kansas median
District size
566 students
Typical than Kansas median
Top-Rated Schools in Central Heights
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Heights Elem | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Central Heights High | 7.4 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Central Heights
Central Heights is a Richmond, Kansas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 566 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. The district invests $15,510 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.3/10, Central Heights is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Central Heights Elem, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Central Heights students show an average math proficiency of 47.0% and ELA proficiency of 52.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Central Heights, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Central Heights with test data.
Schools in Central Heights
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Richmond
- Total Enrollment
- 566
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Central Heights?
Central Heights has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Central Heights?
The average composite rating for Central Heights is 8.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Central Heights?
Central Heights spends $15,510 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Central Heights?
The average student-teacher ratio in Central Heights is 12.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Central Heights?
Central Heights Elem is the highest-rated school in Central Heights with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Central Heights?
Across schools in Central Heights with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.3%
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Compare Central Heights with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Kansas City (43)
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- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
- Manhattan-ogden (14)
- Derby (13)
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- Salina (13)
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- Andover (11)
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- Spring Hill (11)
- Hutchinson Public Schools (10)
- Auburn-washburn (9)
- Haysville (9)
- Arkansas City (8)
- Emporia (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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