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4.8 avg / 10

Garnett School District

School District · Garnett, Kansas

Students: 951
Teachers (FTE): 83

Avg Rating

4.8

out of 10

Schools

4

3 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,707

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.5:1

How this district compares

Kansas rank

#270 of 279

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.6

below Kansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,707

$1,547 vs Kansas median

District size

951 students

Larger than Kansas median

About Garnett

Garnett is a Garnett, Kansas school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 951 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. The district invests $13,707 per student annually.

With an average rating of 4.8/10, Garnett demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Anderson County Jr/sr High School, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.

In standardized testing, Garnett students show an average math proficiency of 28.7% and ELA proficiency of 32.9%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 28.7%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 32.9%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Garnett with test data.

District Details

State
Kansas
City
Garnett
Total Enrollment
951
Teachers (FTE)
83
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Garnett?

Garnett has 4 schools in total — 3 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Garnett?

The average composite rating for Garnett is 4.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Garnett?

Garnett spends $13,707 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Garnett?

The average student-teacher ratio in Garnett is 11.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Garnett?

Anderson County Jr/sr High School is the highest-rated school in Garnett with a composite score of 6.1/10.

What are the test scores in Garnett?

Across schools in Garnett with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 32.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Garnett compare to other districts in Kansas?

Garnett has an average school rating of 4.8/10 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 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
4.8/10
Math Proficiency
28.7%
ELA Proficiency
32.9%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

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 methodology

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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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