Dighton School District
School District · Dighton, Kansas
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,117
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
8.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,117
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#14 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.8
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,117
+$863 vs Kansas median
District size
244 students
Smaller than Kansas median
About Dighton
Dighton is a Dighton, Kansas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 244 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. The district invests $16,117 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.1/10, Dighton is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dighton Elem, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Dighton students show an average math proficiency of 43.3% and ELA proficiency of 36.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Dighton, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dighton with test data.
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Dighton
- Total Enrollment
- 244
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dighton?
Dighton 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 Dighton?
The average composite rating for Dighton is 8.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Dighton?
Dighton spends $16,117 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dighton?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dighton is 14.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dighton?
Dighton Elem is the highest-rated school in Dighton with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Dighton?
Across schools in Dighton with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.6%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in KS
Compare Dighton with neighboring districts in the state.
- Wichita (87)
- 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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