Cheney School District
School District · Cheney, Kansas
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
810
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
810
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Evaluating Cheney?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cheney 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.
Cheney Elem
Cheney · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cheney High
Cheney · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cheney Middle School 6-8
Cheney · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#19 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.7
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,365
$1,889 vs Kansas median
District size
810 students
Larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Cheney ranks #19 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Cheney's schools with real test data average 8.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cheney Elem (8.6/10), Cheney High (8.2/10), and Cheney Middle School 6-8 (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Cheney
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheney Elem | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Cheney High | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Cheney Middle School 6-8 | 7.4 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cheney
Cheney is a Cheney, Kansas school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 810 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. District-level spending was $13,365 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.1/10, Cheney is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cheney Elem, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Cheney students show an average math proficiency of 60.7% and ELA proficiency of 62.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Cheney, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cheney with test data.
Schools in Cheney
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Cheney
- Total Enrollment
- 810
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- District spending per student
- $13,365NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cheney?
Cheney has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cheney?
The average composite rating for Cheney is 8.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Cheney?
Cheney's district-level spending was $13,365 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cheney?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cheney is 14.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cheney?
Cheney Elem is the highest-rated school in Cheney with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Cheney?
Across schools in Cheney with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cheney compare to other districts in Kansas?
Cheney has an average school rating of 8.1/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
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
- 8.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.7%
How we rate schools
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Compare Cheney with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Kansas City (43)
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- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
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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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