Hays School District
School District · Hays, Kansas
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,605
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,605
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#84 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,605
+$351 vs Kansas median
District size
3,522 students
Much larger than Kansas median
About Hays
Hays is a Hays, Kansas school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 3,522 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. The district invests $15,605 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Hays is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Hays students show an average math proficiency of 41.2% and ELA proficiency of 46.2%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Hays, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hays with test data.
Schools in Hays
7 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Hays
- Total Enrollment
- 3,522
- Teachers (FTE)
- 216
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hays?
Hays has 7 schools in total — 4 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 Hays?
The average composite rating for Hays is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Hays?
Hays spends $15,605 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hays?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hays is 16.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hays?
Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem is the highest-rated school in Hays with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Hays?
Across schools in Hays with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hays compare to other districts in Kansas?
Hays has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 7 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
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.2%
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 Hays 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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