Golden Plains School District
School District · Rexford, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,755
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.6:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,755
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.6:1
Evaluating Golden Plains?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Golden Plains 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.
Golden Plains Elem
Selden · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Golden Plains High
Rexford · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Golden Plains Middle
Rexford · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#163 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,755
+$6,501 vs Kansas median
District size
159 students
Smaller than Kansas median
The short answer
Golden Plains ranks #163 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Golden Plains's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Golden Plains Elem (7.2/10), Golden Plains High (7.0/10), and Golden Plains Middle (4.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Golden Plains
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 | Golden Plains Elem | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Golden Plains High | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Golden Plains Middle | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Golden Plains
Golden Plains is a Rexford, Kansas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 159 students with a student-teacher ratio of 7.6:1. The district invests $21,755 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Golden Plains demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Golden Plains Elem, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Golden Plains students show an average math proficiency of 40.8% and ELA proficiency of 45.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Golden Plains, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Golden Plains with test data.
Schools in Golden Plains
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Rexford
- Total Enrollment
- 159
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Golden Plains?
Golden Plains 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 Golden Plains?
The average composite rating for Golden Plains is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Golden Plains?
Golden Plains spends $21,755 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Golden Plains?
The average student-teacher ratio in Golden Plains is 7.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Golden Plains?
Golden Plains Elem is the highest-rated school in Golden Plains with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Golden Plains?
Across schools in Golden Plains with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Golden Plains compare to other districts in Kansas?
Golden Plains has an average school rating of 6.4/10 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
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.0%
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Compare Golden Plains 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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