South Brown County School District
School District · Horton, Kansas
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,701
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,701
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Evaluating South Brown County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge South Brown 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.
Horton Elem
Horton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Everest Middle
Everest · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Horton High
Horton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#234 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,701
+$2,447 vs Kansas median
District size
528 students
Typical than Kansas median
The short answer
South Brown County ranks #234 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. South Brown County's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Horton Elem (7.1/10), Everest Middle (4.7/10), and Horton High (4.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in South Brown County
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 | Horton Elem | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Everest Middle | 4.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Horton High | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About South Brown County
South Brown County is a Horton, Kansas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 528 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. The district invests $17,701 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, South Brown County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Horton Elem, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, South Brown County students show an average math proficiency of 40.6% and ELA proficiency of 40.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in South Brown County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in South Brown County with test data.
Schools in South Brown County
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Horton
- Total Enrollment
- 528
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South Brown County?
South Brown County 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 South Brown County?
The average composite rating for South Brown County is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in South Brown County?
South Brown County spends $17,701 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in South Brown County?
The average student-teacher ratio in South Brown County is 11:1.
What is the top-rated school in South Brown County?
Horton Elem is the highest-rated school in South Brown County with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in South Brown County?
Across schools in South Brown County with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does South Brown County compare to other districts in Kansas?
South Brown County has an average school rating of 5.5/10 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
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.8%
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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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