Hays School District
School District · Hays, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,605
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
7
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,605
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Evaluating Hays?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hays 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.
Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem
Hays · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Woodrow Wilson Elem
Hays · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Roosevelt Elem
Hays · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#136 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,605
+$351 vs Kansas median
District size
3,522 students
Much larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Hays ranks #136 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Hays's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem (8.9/10), Woodrow Wilson Elem (8.9/10), and Roosevelt Elem (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Hays
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kathryn O'loughlin Mccarthy Elem | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Woodrow Wilson Elem | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Roosevelt Elem | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Lincoln Elem | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Hays Middle School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Hays High | 4.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Hays Virtual School | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.6/10, Hays demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Woodrow Wilson Elem, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Hays students show an average math proficiency of 55.5% and ELA proficiency of 61.3%.
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 6.6/10. 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?
Woodrow Wilson 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 55.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.3%. 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 6.6/10 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 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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.3%
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Compare Hays with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Shawnee Mission Pub Sch (45)
- Kansas City (43)
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- Topeka Public Schools (27)
- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
- Manhattan-ogden (14)
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- Salina (13)
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- 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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