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7.5 avg / 10

Comanche County School District

School District · Coldwater, Kansas

Students: 322
Teachers (FTE): 24

Avg Rating

7.5

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,953

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.4:1

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A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Comanche County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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South Central Elementary School

8.9/10

Protection · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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South Central Middle School

7.1/10

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South Central High School

6.4/10

Coldwater · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Kansas rank

#55 of 279

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.1

above Kansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,953

+$3,699 vs Kansas median

District size

322 students

Smaller than Kansas median

The short answer

Comanche County ranks #55 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Comanche County's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are South Central Elementary School (8.9/10), South Central Middle School (7.1/10), and South Central High School (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Comanche County

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 South Central Elementary School 8.9 / 10
2 South Central Middle School 7.1 / 10
3 South Central High School 6.4 / 10

See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Comanche County

Comanche County is a Coldwater, Kansas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 322 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. The district invests $18,953 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.5/10, Comanche County is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is South Central Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.

In standardized testing, Comanche County students show an average math proficiency of 50.4% and ELA proficiency of 50.7%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Comanche County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 50.4%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 50.7%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Comanche County with test data.

Schools in Comanche County

3 schools

District Details

State
Kansas
City
Coldwater
Total Enrollment
322
Teachers (FTE)
24
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Comanche County?

Comanche County 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 Comanche County?

The average composite rating for Comanche County is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Comanche County?

Comanche County spends $18,953 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Comanche County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Comanche County is 13.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Comanche County?

South Central Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Comanche County with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What are the test scores in Comanche County?

Across schools in Comanche County with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Comanche County compare to other districts in Kansas?

Comanche County has an average school rating of 7.5/10 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
7.5/10
Math Proficiency
50.4%
ELA Proficiency
50.7%

Resources

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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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