Colby Public Schools School District
School District · Colby, Kansas
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,964
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,964
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Evaluating Colby Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Colby Public Schools 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.
Colby Elem
Colby · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Colby Senior High
Colby · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Colby Middle School
Colby · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#246 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,964
$2,290 vs Kansas median
District size
944 students
Larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Colby Public Schools ranks #246 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Colby Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Colby Elem (6.6/10), Colby Senior High (5.4/10), and Colby Middle School (3.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Colby Public Schools
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 | Colby Elem | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Colby Senior High | 5.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Colby Middle School | 3.7 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Colby Public Schools
Colby Public Schools is a Colby, Kansas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 944 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. The district invests $12,964 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Colby Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Colby Elem, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Colby Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 40.1% and ELA proficiency of 45.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Colby Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Colby Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Colby Public Schools
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Colby
- Total Enrollment
- 944
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Colby Public Schools?
Colby Public Schools 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 Colby Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Colby Public Schools is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Colby Public Schools?
Colby Public Schools spends $12,964 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Colby Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Colby Public Schools is 14.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Colby Public Schools?
Colby Elem is the highest-rated school in Colby Public Schools with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Colby Public Schools?
Across schools in Colby Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Colby Public Schools compare to other districts in Kansas?
Colby Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.2/10 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
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.3%
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Compare Colby Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Olathe (52)
- Shawnee Mission Pub Sch (45)
- Kansas City (43)
- Blue Valley (37)
- Topeka Public Schools (27)
- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
- Manhattan-ogden (14)
- Derby (13)
- De Soto (13)
- Salina (13)
- Goddard (12)
- Maize (12)
- Andover (11)
- Dodge City (11)
- Gardner Edgerton (11)
- 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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