Graham County School District
School District · Hill City, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,936
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,936
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Evaluating Graham County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Graham County 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.
Hill City Elem
Hill City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hill City Junior-senior High
Hill City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#198 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,936
+$682 vs Kansas median
District size
390 students
Smaller than Kansas median
Top-Rated Schools in Graham County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hill City Elem | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Hill City Junior-senior High | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Graham County
Graham County is a Hill City, Kansas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 390 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. The district invests $15,936 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Graham County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hill City Elem, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.
In standardized testing, Graham County students show an average math proficiency of 39.7% and ELA proficiency of 46.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Graham County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Graham County with test data.
Schools in Graham County
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Hill City
- Total Enrollment
- 390
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Graham County?
Graham County 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 Graham County?
The average composite rating for Graham County is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Graham County?
Graham County spends $15,936 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Graham County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Graham County is 12.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Graham County?
Hill City Elem is the highest-rated school in Graham County with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What are the test scores in Graham County?
Across schools in Graham County with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.5%
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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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