Smith Center School District
School District · Smith Center, Kansas
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,254
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,254
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Evaluating Smith Center?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Smith Center as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Smith Center Elem
Smith Center · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Smith Center JR SR High
Smith Center · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#23 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.6
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,254
+$0 vs Kansas median
District size
455 students
Typical than Kansas median
Top-Rated Schools in Smith Center
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 | Smith Center Elem | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Smith Center JR SR High | 7.8 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Smith Center
Smith Center is a Smith Center, Kansas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 455 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.3:1. The district invests $15,254 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.9/10, Smith Center is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Smith Center Elem, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Smith Center students show an average math proficiency of 47.0% and ELA proficiency of 64.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Smith Center, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Smith Center with test data.
Schools in Smith Center
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Smith Center
- Total Enrollment
- 455
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Smith Center?
Smith Center 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 Smith Center?
The average composite rating for Smith Center is 7.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Smith Center?
Smith Center spends $15,254 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Smith Center?
The average student-teacher ratio in Smith Center is 12.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Smith Center?
Smith Center Elem is the highest-rated school in Smith Center with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Smith Center?
Across schools in Smith Center with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.0%. 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
- 7.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.0%
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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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