Fort Scott School District
School District · Fort Scott, Kansas
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,109
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,109
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Evaluating Fort Scott?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Fort Scott 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.
Eugene Ware Elem
Fort Scott · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fort Scott Middle School
Fort Scott · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fort Scott SR High
Fort Scott · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#48 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,109
$1,145 vs Kansas median
District size
1,764 students
Much larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Fort Scott ranks #48 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Fort Scott's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Eugene Ware Elem (8.3/10), Fort Scott Middle School (7.4/10), and Fort Scott SR High (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Fort Scott
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eugene Ware Elem | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Fort Scott Middle School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Fort Scott SR High | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Fort Scott
Fort Scott is a Fort Scott, Kansas school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,764 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. The district invests $14,109 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Fort Scott is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Eugene Ware Elem, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Fort Scott students show an average math proficiency of 38.7% and ELA proficiency of 44.9%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Fort Scott, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fort Scott with test data.
Schools in Fort Scott
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Fort Scott
- Total Enrollment
- 1,764
- Teachers (FTE)
- 151
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fort Scott?
Fort Scott has 4 schools in total — 2 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 Fort Scott?
The average composite rating for Fort Scott 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 Fort Scott?
Fort Scott spends $14,109 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fort Scott?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fort Scott is 11.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fort Scott?
Eugene Ware Elem is the highest-rated school in Fort Scott with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Fort Scott?
Across schools in Fort Scott with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Fort Scott compare to other districts in Kansas?
Fort Scott has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 4 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
- 38.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.9%
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Compare Fort Scott with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Kansas City (43)
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- Topeka Public Schools (27)
- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
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- 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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